Crime & Safety

Woman Robbed in Maryland City

Armed robber stole woman's phone.

Anne Arundel County Police are searching for a man believed involved in an armed robbery earlier this week.

According to police, the incident happened Wednesday evening at 11:30 p.m. along the 8100 block of Mississippi Road. An 18-year-old female told police she was walking along the roadway when a man approached her, armed with a gun. According to police, the suspect demanded money but eventually took her cell phone and fled on foot.

Police are urging anyone with information on the incident to call, email, or text a tip to Metro Crime Stoppers Hotline Available 24-Hours A Day Toll Free at 1-866-7LOCKUP or Text “MCS plus your message” to CRIMES (274637). Or visit the website at http://www.metrocrimestoppers.net

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