Crime & Safety
Dirt Bike Riders Flash Gun, Follow Driver In Severn: Police
Police said a dirt bike duo pointed a gun at a driver in Severn. Officers are still looking for the suspects.
SEVERN, MD — Police said a dirt bike passenger pointed a handgun at a motorist last Saturday after a near-crash in Severn. The dirt bike driver then followed the victim down the road, officers noted.
An incident report added that the victim suddenly stopped, and the blue Yamaha TTR 125 nearly ran into the back of the car. The suspects fled toward Pioneer Drive, the write-up indicated.
Police mentioned that they met the victim at the intersection of Pioneer Drive and Jacobs Road around 10:09 p.m. Officers reported searching the area, but they couldn't find the suspects.
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The Anne Arundel County Police Department asked anybody with information to call 410-222-6155. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing 410-222-4700.
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