Police Seek Information in Armed Robbery of Shell Station

Police are calling on the public to help them identify the man who was photographed robbing the Shell gas station located in the 300 block of Hospital Drive Sunday at gunpoint.

The man was described as being white, in his early to mid 20’s, between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 7 inches tall, 150-170 pounds and clean shaven.

Police arrived at about 9:33 p.m. and spoke with a 31-year-old store clerk who said a man entered the store, displayed a shotgun and demanded money. The clerk said he complied by giving the man an undisclosed amount of money and then he fled the area on foot, according to police.

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

Police ask anyone with information on the incident or the suspect to contact Detective Wills of the Robbery Unit at 410-222-3432 or call 410-222-8610.

Metro Crime Stoppers: If you have information on the above incident, please call, e-mail 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.