Crash Prompts Assault, Attempted Robbery Outside Arnold 7-Eleven: Police

ARNOLD, MD — County police announced that a man was assaulted after a car crash this week in Arnold. The suspect showed a knife and tried to rob the victim, officers said.

Authorities heard about the confrontation Monday around 1:30 p.m. Police said they responded to the 7-Eleven located at 730 E College Parkway.

The 26-year-old victim got into a wreck with a black Ford Focus. He pulled into the convenience store parking lot and approached the other driver, officers said.

While speaking with the Ford driver, a Ford passenger became confrontational. Authorities accused the Ford passenger of:

• Displaying the knife
• Shoving the victim
• Threatening him
• Demanding money

The Ford driver separated the passenger and the victim. Police said the Ford passenger then took a pair of sunglasses from the victim's vehicle.

The victim went into the store. The passenger got back in the Ford sedan and left the area, a press release said.

The victim left the 7-Eleven and noticed that the Ford was following him, officers said.

Authorities said the suspect threw a water bottle at the victim's vehicle before driving in a different direction.

Police searched the area, but they could not find the Ford. The Anne Arundel County Police Department is still investigating.

Detectives asked anybody with information to call (410) 222-6145. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing (410) 222-4700.

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