Crime & Safety

Police Release Photos of Man Suspected of Robbing Cigarette Depot at Knifepoint

The man pictured is a suspect in the July 13 robbery of the Glen Burnie store.

Police have released photos of the man they say is a suspect in the July 13 robbery of in Glen Burnie.

According to a police press release, officers responded to the store, located in the 7900 block of Parke West Drive at about 11:45 a.m. for a reported robbery.

Officers spoke with the store clerk who said a man entered the store and waited until all other customers left the store before pulling a knife and demanding money from the register. The clerk gave the man an undisclosed amount of money before he ran from the area.

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Officers and a K-9 unit searched the area but were unable to locate the man.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Stephen Luersen of the Robbery Squad at 410-222-3471 (3566).

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Metro Crime Stoppers: If you have information on the above incident, please call, email or text your tip to Metro Crime Stoppers. A hotline is available 24 hours a day toll-free at 866-7LOCKUP or text "MCS" plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

Phone calls are not recorded and callers remain anonymous. You may also be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Information in this article was originally reported in the that appeared July 18.

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