Police Press Release - February 26, 2024

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Northern District

Attempted Robbery (Citizen) - Brooklyn
24-706613

On February 24, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded for an attempted robbery in the 5500 block of Belle Grove Road in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old male victim was approached by a male suspect who demanded money from him and attempted to go through the victim’s pockets. The suspect disengaged when the victim took out his phone to call for help. As the suspect walked away, he threatened the victim and lifted his shirt, revealing a handgun in his waistband. The suspect then fled. Through investigation, officers were able to identify the suspect, who was taken into custody at his residence, located in the 800 block of Concorde Circle in Linthicum. A search warrant was executed at the home, resulting in the seizure of a Glock 27 handgun, a Sig Sauer P365 handgun, an AR15 rifle, and numerous rounds of ammunition.
  

Arrested: 
Michael Richard Paul Harding 
25-year-old 
Linthicum, Maryland 
 

Guns, drugs and clothes

Northern District

Robbery (Commercial) - Pasadena 
24-706775

On February 25, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to an armed robbery at the Tobacco Stop located at 32 Mountain Road in Pasadena. Two unknown male suspects entered the store and asked an employee to remove products from a display case. Once the items were removed from the case, one of the suspects threatened to harm the employee with a knife and picked up the merchandise. The males then fled. The employee ran after the suspects, who dropped a set of keys. The employee picked up the keys and returned to the store. Two different suspects, a male and a female, entered the store and demanded the keys from the employee. One of the suspects punched the employee as he handed the suspects the keys. All four suspects then fled in a gray sedan. Robbery detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to call 410-222-4720. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700. 
  
Suspects: 
1) Black male, 20s, wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans 
2) Black male, 20s, wearing a dark jacket, black hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants 
3) Black male, 20s, wearing black sweat suit 
4) Unknown race female, 20s, wearing a gray sweatshirt and gray sweatpants 


Western District

Strong Arm Robbery (Citizen) - Odenton 
24-706684

On February 25, 2024, at approximately 7:40 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of King Malcolm Avenue for a report of a male lying on the ground. The reporting person was walking in the neighborhood when he found a male on the sidewalk with an injury to his face. Responding officers met with the 69-year-old victim, who advised that sometime overnight, he was robbed by multiple males who approached him from behind, punched him in his face, removed cash from his pockets, and fled. The victim was transported to an area hospital. Western District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to call 410-222-6155. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are asked to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.


Southern District

Robbery (Citizen) - Annapolis 
24-706467

On February 23, 2024, at approximately 12:50 p.m., officers responded to a robbery of a citizen in the Bank of America parking lot located at 2200 Forest Drive in Annapolis. The 23-year-old male victim was returning to his car after withdrawing funds from the bank when a blue, 4-door Lexus pulled up next to him. An unknown male suspect got out of the Lexus, displayed a handgun, and demanded the envelope containing the money from the victim. The victim complied, and the suspect got back into the Lexus, which fled toward Riva Road. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Southern District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-1960. Anonymous callers are asked to contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700. 
  
Suspect: Black male, 6’0”, skinny, wearing all-black clothing, a dark-colored knit cap, and a black ski mask