Police: One Man, Two Teens Arrested for Alleged Robbery, Assault

Detectives from the Annapolis Police Department arrested three people -- including a 12-year-old -- on Saturday for their alleged involvement in two robberies on July 21.

Albert Gross, 20, of Annapolis was arrested, along with a 14-year old boy and 12-year-old boy.

Two men were walking separately on Franklin Street on July 21 when they were approached and assaulted from behind by five to eight young men, according to police. The assailants took a wallet from one of the victims and a wallet, keys and cell phone from the other, then fled on foot toward Cathedral Street.

Both victims had visible injuries to their heads, according to police. One of the victims was knocked unconscious.

Investigation revealed Gross and two juveniles to be suspects for the robberies. A search and seizure warrant was obtained and served at a home on the 100 block of Clay Street, where the three suspects were arrested.

“We credit the proactive police work that lead to the identification of three people charged in this offense,” said Annapolis Police Chief Michael Pristoop. “And for this, we should all be thankful.”

Gross is charged with two counts of robbery, two counts of theft and first- and second-degree assault. He is being held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center without bond. The two boys were charged with the robberies on juvenile citations.

Investigation for the robberies is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Deborah Sauriol-Gibris at 410-268-9000 or email dasauriol-gibris@annapolis.gov.

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