Police Press Release - July 11, 2018

Eastern District

Residential Burglary/1^st Degree Assault                                                                Pasadena

On July 11, 2018 at approximately 2:26 a.m. officers responded for a burglary in progress in the 8600 block of Gambier Harbor in Pasadena. The adult male and adult female victim reported they were awakened by the suspect inside their home. The male confronted the suspect and a physical altercation ensued.  During the altercation the male victim and suspect cut each other with knives. The female victim was also cut when she attempted to intervene.  The suspect then fled from the residence on foot.

Several officers and police helicopter responded and located the suspect hiding in a nearby wooded area.  He was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for a non-life threatening cut to his neck/shoulder area. The male victim suffered a cut(s) to his upper body and the female victim was cut on the hand. They both were also transported to the hospital for the non-life threatening injuries.   

Suspect/arrested:

1)      Philip Luke Koletty (No booking photo. Still at hospital)

DOB 08/12/88

700 block 203 Street

Pasadena, Maryland 21122

Northern District

Commercial Robbery                                                                                             Glen Burnie

On July 11, 2018 at approximately 3:40 a.m., officers responded to a commercial robbery at Royal Farms located at 200 Oak Manor Drive in Glen Burnie. A store clerk reported the suspect entered the store, displayed a handgun, and demanded money.  The clerk complied and the suspect fled the store in an unknown direction.  Numerous officers including police canine responded to canvass the area but the suspect was not located. There were no injuries.

Suspect:  

1)      Male wearing dark colored clothing

Western District

Attempted Citizen Robbery                                                                                   Hanover                                                                                       

On July 10, 2018 at approximately 10:55 p.m., officers responded to an attempted citizen robbery at Wells Fargo Bank located at 7568 Ridge Road in Hanover.  The adult male victim reported that while at the drive thru ATM the suspect approached on foot, displayed a handgun, and demanded money.  The victim refused, drove home and called police. Several officers responded to Ridge Road and searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects.

Suspect:

1)      Male wearing a bandanna over face, wearing dark clothing