Crime & Safety
Police: Boys Rob Bike From 10-Year-Old in Brooklyn Park
Police said a boy punched the victim and rode the bike toward Baltimore City.
Anne Arundel County police are seeking information on two juvenile suspects involved in the robbery of a 10-year-old in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday afternoon, according to a department press release.
According to police, Shortly after 12:30 p.m., two boys approached the victim as he was pushing his black Hyper BMX bicycle on Wasena Avenue, and during a physical confrontation, one of the boys punched the victim in the face. The suspect grabbed the bike and rode it toward Baltimore City, police said.
The victim ran home and notified police. Responding officers searched the immediate area, but failed to locate the suspects.
Police said the suspects were between 10 and 12 years old.
Anyone with information may contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP or text “MCS" plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Phone calls are not recorded and callers remain anonymous.
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