Crime & Safety

Robber Strikes Russett Cleaners

Employee narrowly escapes encounter with robber.

Anne Arundel County Police are looking for a man believed to have robbed the Russett Cleaners in Maryland City Thursday afternoon.

 According to police, a man walked into the cleaners along the 3300 block of Laurel Ft. Meade Road and stole money out of the cash register. The suspect then demanded more money from the store’s employee and attempted to force the employee into the back of the store by pushing her and grabbing her neck.  The employee was able to escape out of the store through a side entrance. She then called the police.

The suspect was last seen on foot.  Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

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