Crime & Safety

Police Search for Men Who Robbed Wilkens Avenue Giant

Men worked together to distract employees and steal cash at the Giant on Wilkens Avenue.

Baltimore County Police are asking for the public's help in finding three men who worked together to distract employees while they stole cash from the Giant on Wilkens Avenue. 

According to police, three men entered the Giant at 12:55 p.m. on March 16. While one man approached the customer service counter and distracted an employee, two others approached the manager's podium and used an unknown item to open the cash drawer.

A customer who was at the counter pointed out to the employee what was happening, but the three suspects left the store. They were spotted leaving the parking lot in a green SUV.

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Police described the first suspect as a black male, between 45 and 50 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall who weighed 160 pounds and had a thin build. He may go by the nickname “Poosom.

The second suspect is described as a black male, between 40 and 50 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds and had a thin build.

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The third suspect is described as a black male in his 30s, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds with a medium build.

Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587). To text a message to Metro Crime Stoppers, send to "CRIMES" (274637), then enter the message starting with "MCS," or e-mail a tip to http://metrocrimestoppers.org/. Those contacting Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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