Man Struck in Head By Robber Carrying Gun: Annapolis Crime Report

From the Annapolis Police Department:

In the last 72 hours Annapolis Police officers responded to 255 calls for service and arrested 12 people.

Good News – On 12/14 Officers and Explorers from the Annapolis Police Department helped gather toys from communities around the Annapolis area as part of the Annapolis Santa Run. The Santa Run is organized by Annapolis firefighter Lt. John Muhitch. The toys donated are distributed to needy families throughout the local area.

Theft of Package – 900 block of Breakwater Dr – 12/12 from 12pm to 7pm: A package from Target, delivered by UPS, was stolen from in front of the home.

Armed Robbery – Unit block of West Washington St – 12/13 at 2am: The adult male victim reported that he was walking in the area when a man approached him and displayed a handgun. The suspect demanded money and the victim gave him money and the vest he was wearing. The victim later recovered the vest. The victim waited 12 hours to report the robbery to police.

Armed Robbery – 1000 block of President St – 12/15 at 12:10am: The adult male victim reported that he was in front of his apartment building when two men approached him from behind. One man struck the victim over the head twice with a handgun and his wallet was stolen. The two suspects fled the area on foot. The victim was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center for the injuries to his head.

Holiday Crime Prevention Tips

If possible, have your holiday packages delivered to a location where they can be received by a trusted person. Ask neighbors who are home during the day to watch for deliveries. Request that the shipper holds the package at their facility for pick up. Track deliveries online and confirm delivery has occurred. Insure valuable items. Provide delivery instructions, so packages are left out of sight from the street. Watch out for vehicles following delivery vans through neighborhoods. Some thieves will simply shadow deliver drivers and go from house to house stealing newly delivered packages. When sending packages take them to a post office or other shipping facility, rather than leaving them outside your home for pick up. Let the person you are sending the package to know to expect the package. If you see suspicious activity, or if your package is stolen call 410-268-4141 to report it to the police.

Toy Drive

The Annapolis Police Department is accepting new, unwrapped toys to be given to local children this Christmas. Toys should be appropriate for children ages 6 to 8 years old. Drop off your toys Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. The toys will be given to We Care and Friends and the Annapolis Santa Run.

If your tip to the hotline leads to an arrest and indictment of the individuals that committed the above crimes, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. If you have information on the above crime contact: Metro Crime Stoppers Hotline Toll Free 1-866-7LOCKUP.

You can also provide information confidentially online throughhttp://www.metrocrimestoppers.net/ or by texting “MCS plus your message” to CRIMES (274637). Calls are not recorded and callers remain anonymous.

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