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Gambrills AutoZone Robbed By Armed Man: Police

The Gambrills AutoZone was robbed by an armed man, police said. He displayed a gun and forced workers to open the safe.

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The Anne Arundel County Police Department said the Gambrills AutoZone was robbed by an armed man on March 18. The store is pictured above on a different day.
The Anne Arundel County Police Department said the Gambrills AutoZone was robbed by an armed man on March 18. The store is pictured above on a different day. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch Stock Photo)

GAMBRILLS, MD — The Gambrills AutoZone was robbed on March 18, police said.

Officers said the robbery happened around 9 p.m. at the car parts store, located at 1080 Crain Highway South.

Authorities said the adult male suspect displayed a handgun with an extended magazine and forced employees to open the safe.

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The suspect stole the cash and fled in a dark-colored SUV on southbound Maryland Route 3, police said.

Officers asked anybody with information to call (410) 222-4731. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing (410) 222-4700.

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