Police Press Release - March 7, 2024

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Northern District

Robbery (Commercial) Arrest Update - 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

Arrest Update (March 7, 2024):
Through investigative means, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Regional Crimes Unit identified the suspects involved in this case. Three adults were arrested and charged on February 28, 2024. On March 5, 2024, a 15-year-old male was charged and released to a guardian. The vehicle, a silver 2007 Mazda that was used in the commission of this crime, was seized as evidence by detectives.

Arrested:
Cordell Curtis Howard
18-year-old
Brooklyn, Maryland

Jordan Paul Bender
18-year-old
Pasadena, Maryland

Alana Marie Koellner
19-year-old
Glen Burnie, Maryland

Juvenile male
15-year-old 
Glen Burnie, Maryland