Crime & Safety

Shell Gas Station Robbed in Brooklyn Park

Police are seeking the suspect involved in the armed robbery of the store on Friday night.

Anne Arundel County police are seeking information on the suspect involved in the armed robbery of a Shell Gas Station on Friday night in Brooklyn Park.

Shortly after 9:30 p.m., a man entered the store on the 5600 block of Ritchie Highway, approached a clerk, displayed a handgun and demanded cash and cigarettes. The clerk complied and the suspect fled the business.

Arriving officers searched the immediate area, but failed to locate the suspect.

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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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