A suspected bank robber who police say walked into a branch on Eastern Avenue in all black and armed with a shotgun ended his run on the highway Monday morning, June 1, 2026, by pulling over on southbound I-895 and surrendering after a brief chase, authorities said.
According to police, the man allegedly assaulted a customer inside the bank before fleeing with a large amount of cash. Officers were called around 9:30 a.m. to the 4800 block of Eastern Avenue, and a description of the suspect’s vehicle quickly went out over Citywide Dispatch.
Foxtrot, the Baltimore Police aviation unit, and members of the Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATT) spotted the vehicle and followed it onto I-895. The pursuit stayed short, ending when the driver pulled to the shoulder in the southbound lanes and surrendered to officers without further incident, according to Fox Baltimore. Detectives began processing the bank and the vehicle for evidence as the suspect was taken into custody.
How Police Zeroed In On The Getaway Car
The Regional Auto Theft Task Force is a multi-agency unit that frequently teams up with Foxtrot to track stolen or suspect vehicles as they cross jurisdictional lines. A press release from the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office outlines how those partnerships lean on coordinated patrols, license-plate readers, and surveillance to intercept fleeing cars and build cases for prosecutors. Investigators have credited those tactics in earlier complex investigations.
How The Chase Wrapped Up
Officers reported that the suspect’s vehicle came to a stop in the southbound lanes of I-895, where the driver surrendered to police. No additional arrests were immediately announced. Officials did not release the bank’s name, the exact amount of money taken, or details on any injuries to the assaulted customer in the initial round of information.
What Charges Could Look Like
If prosecutors move forward with charges, Maryland law treats robbery with a dangerous weapon as a serious felony. Robbery with a dangerous weapon carries a maximum sentence of up to 20 years under Justia, and separate penalties apply for using a firearm in the commission of a crime under Justia.
Detectives from RATT and Baltimore police continue to investigate. Once their review is complete, the case will be forwarded to prosecutors. This story will be updated as officials release additional details.
