ANNAPOLIS, Md. โ Investigators assigned to the Southern District Detective Unit are investigating two related citizen armed robberies that occurred within a short time frame on June 17, 2024, in Annapolis.
The first incident occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m. at the Truist Bank Bank, 2350 Solomons Island Road. The 38-year-old male victim returned to his car after visiting the bank when two male suspects approached him.ย One of the males was armed with a handgun. The victim raised his hands, and the suspects went through his pockets, taking money from him. The suspects fled in a dark-colored sedan.
The second robbery occurred atย 4:35 p.m. at the Navy Federal Credit Union, 825 Bestgate Road. The 67-year-old male victim returned to his car after using the ATM when two male suspects approached him; each was armed with a handgun. The suspects demanded cash from the victim, who complied. The suspects fled in a dark-colored sedan. An officer spotted the vehicle, which fled from the officer.ย The officer pursued but was unable to apprehend the suspects.
Investigators assigned to the Southern District Detective Unit are investigating these incidents and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-1960. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
The Anne Arundel County Police Department encourages community members to follow the following precautions when withdrawing cash from banks or ATMs.
1. ๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ: Pay attention to anyone who may be observing your activities outside a bank or at an ATM.
2. ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ค-๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ: Store cash in a discreet manner, such as in a purse or wallet, and avoid displaying bank bags or envelopes that may draw attention.
3. ๐๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐: Criminals often look for patterns, so it is advisable to change your habits regarding banking and cash withdrawals.
4. ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฏ๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฅ๐: Ensure that your vehicle is locked, windows are closed, and valuables are not visible, reducing the likelihood of becoming a target.
5. ๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: If you notice someone acting suspiciously or believe you are being followed, report it to the police as soon as possible.
The Anne Arundel County Police Departmentโs ๐ง๐จ๐ง-๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐-๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐.
For crimes in progress, crimes of violence, or other emergencies, ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐๐.
