PUBLIC'S HELP SOUGHT IN SEARCH FOR SUSPECT IN MULTIPLE CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBERIES

(PERRYVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are working with law enforcement agencies in three counties in an ongoing search for a suspect who is believed to have committed multiple armed robberies during the past week.

The suspect is described as a white male, believed to be between 18 and 25 years old, with short brown hair, and a light mustache. He is estimated to be 5’7” to 5’9” tall, and about 150 to 160 pounds, with a slender build.

On November 9, 2011, State Police believe this suspect entered the Exxon station at the Maryland House rest area on I-95 in Harford County and displayed what appeared to be a handgun tucked in his waistband to the clerk as he announced a robbery.
The suspect left the area in a silver car with two other males who were waiting outside in the vehicle. No one was injured in the incident and no shots were fired.

Since then, similar armed robberies have occurred in Cecil, Harford and Baltimore counties. Police departments in Baltimore County, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, and Perryville are investigating those incidents. Detectives from each department are working together and sharing information regarding their ongoing investigations.

Metro Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this suspect. Anyone with information is urged to call the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-866-7-LOCKUP. Persons with information may also call the Maryland State Police JFK Highway Barrack at 410-537-1163 and speak with a criminal investigator.