Annapolis Head Shop Robbers Take Cash And Vapes: Police

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Anne Arundel County Police say two men with handguns held up an Annapolis shop that sells water pipes and e-cigarettes about 10 p.m. Wednesday. One suspect was arrested soon after the robbery, while the second man was taken into custody Friday morning.

The robbery occurred at Mr. Smoke, 2020 West Street, when two suspects armed with handguns entered the store and demanded money. Employees told police the robbers took money and two vapes before fleeing through a rear door. Responding officers saw a vehicle near Hudson and West streets occupied by men matching the descriptions given of the robbers.

When officers conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle the men inside fled on foot. After a brief foot chase and search of the area, officers apprehended Abdullah Khalil Ismaeel Michelle, 36, of no fixed address, on Jennifer Road near Medical Parkway. He was charged with armed robbery.

The second suspect was identified and seen walking near Route 450/Route 50 Friday morning and taken into custody. Aaron Isaiah White, 22, of Washington, D.C., was charged Friday with armed robbery.

Photos of Abdullah Michelle and Aaron Isaiah White, courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police