UPDATE On St. Andrews Attempted Armed Robbery In Princess Anne

On 12-7-17 at 7:14 p.m., the Princess Anne Police Department responded to the St Andrews Episcopal Church Parish House located at 30513 Washington Street in reference to an attempted armed robbery. Investigation revealed that the suspect entered the Parish House while a meeting was occurring and displayed a holster with what was believed to be a handgun in the holster. The suspected demanded that the victims place their cellphones on a table at which time the suspect was then confronted by the Pastor. The suspect pointed the holster at the Pastor; however, the Pastor asked the suspect to leave at which point the suspect did leave without obtaining any property from the victims. The suspect is described as a light skinned black male, approximately 6-foot-tall to 6 feet 4 inches tall, approximately 235 to 275 pounds. The suspect was wearing a black knit cap with a black scarf covering his face, and black gloves. There were no reported injuries from the incident.

Anyone with any information concerning this investigation is encouraged to contact the Princess Anne Police Department at 410-651-1822 or Crime Solvers of the Lower Eastern Shore at 410-548-1776 where anonymous tips can be provided. Information that leads to an arrest can result in monetary rewards.