Police Press Release for January 31, 2017

WESTERN DISTRICT

Arrest Update in Armed Robbery - Hanover                                                        

On January 27, 2017 at approximately 9:27 a.m., officers responded for a robbery at the 2700 block of Amber Crest Rd. in Hanover.  The 60 year old female victim told officers she was unloading groceries from her vehicle when she was approached from behind by a male.  The male pointed a handgun at her and demanded money.  The victim handed over her purse and the suspect removed cash and fled.  Officers searched the area but were not able to locate the suspect.

Suspect:

1)      Black male, early 30s, 6’00” tall, “fit” build, wearing dark clothing.

UPDATE:

On January 27, 2017 the Anne Arundel County Police responded to two robberies where the suspect and vehicle descriptions were the same.  The first occurred in the 2700 Block of Amber Crest Road in Hanover.  The second occurred that evening in the 100 Block of Oak Drive, Pasadena.  In both incidents, the suspect brandished a handgun and robbed both victims of personal property including a purse and US currency as they were exiting their vehicles.  The suspect then fled the area in a white SUV.

Investigators were able to obtain a description of the involved vehicle.  Officers located and stopped the vehicle, which was being operated by an individual fitting the description of the suspect.  The driver was arrested and charged in connection with both robberies.  A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a 9mm handgun. 

Arrested:         Wilburn, Stacey Eric 5/1/1986

                        8 Melvin Street Apt. 4031

                        Gaithersburg, Maryland

Charges:         
Armed Robbery, Robbery, Theft, Assault, Handgun in Commission of a Felony, Handgun on Person.