Crime & Safety
Police Release Image of Suspect in ATM Robberies
A suspect has been linked to robberies at ATMs on Baltimore National Pike, Frederick Road and Wilkens Avenue.
Baltimore County police released a surveillance photograph of a man suspected in several armed robberies in the area.
Between June 17 and July 22, a man armed with a handgun confronted victims while they used ATMs on Baltimore National Pike, Frederick Road, and Wilkens Avenue, according to police.
The suspect approached the victims, displayed a handgun and demanded money, police said. The suspect used a vehicle in all of the cases, but the vehicle descriptions varied from one crime to the next, according to police.
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All of the robberies occurred on Saturday or Sunday evening, between 9:30-10:30 p.m, police said.
Detectives recovered the surveillance photograph from an ATM in the 500 block of Frederick Road after a July 22 robbery, according to police.
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The suspect is described as a black male, 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a medium to large build.
Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587). To text a message to Metro Crime Stoppers, send to "CRIMES" (274637), then enter the message starting with "MCS," or e-mail a tip to www.metrocrimestoppers.org.
Those contacting Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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