Crime & Safety

Police Seeking Robbery Suspect Caught on Camera at Laurel BP

The suspect is believed to have stolen a man's wallet and cell phone moments earlier.

Anne Arundel County police are seeking the public's help in identifying a robbery suspect caught on tape at a Laurel gas station.

According to police, two individuals robbed a man on Oct. 14 near Yellow Springs South and Wye Mills South in Maryland City. One of the suspects allegedly displayed a handgun before the pair made off with the victim's cell phone and wallet.

Police said the men drove immediately to a BP Gas Station at Brock Bridge Road and MD-198, where one of them was reportedly captured on camera using the victim's credit card. (View the images released by police in the gallery at right.)

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Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective F. Bilbrey at the Western District Detectives’ Unit at 410-222-6155.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Metro Crime Stoppers by calling the 24-hour hotline (1-866-7LOCKUP), texting “MCS" plus your message to CRIMES (274637), or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.

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A tip leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.


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