Crime & Safety
Woman Screams, Men Flee in Robbery Attempt
Police say two would-be robbers fled after a woman began screaming during an attempted robbery in Glen Burnie.
Anne Arundel County police are seeking information about two suspects in an attempted strong armed robbery in Glen Burnie on Thursday night.
Shortly before 9 p.m., two men approached a woman from behind on the 100th block of Warwickshire Lane, and attempted to take her purse. Police said the victim held onto the purse and began screaming, which brought the attention of a nearby witness.
The suspects then let go of the purse and fled on foot behind apartments on Warwickshire Lane toward Harris Heights Avenue.
Arriving officers searched the immediate area, but failed to locate the suspects.
Anyone with information may contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP or text “MCS" plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Phone calls are not recorded and callers remain anonymous.
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