Crime & Safety

$2K Reward for Forest Hill Pharmacy Robbery Info

Tipsters with information about Rite Aid pharmacy incident may contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Officials said this week that Maryland State Police is seeking information about a pharmacy robbery in Forest Hill.

There’s a $2,000 reward for tips leading to the arrest of the suspect responsible for the robbery, which occurred in February, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office reported this week.

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At 9:05 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, state troopers responded to the Rite Aid in the 1500 block of Rock Spring Road, where a man spoke with pharmacy workers, announced a robbery and demanded medications, according to the report.

The man left the pharmacy on foot, the report said.

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A cash reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information. To be eligible, tipsters must text the tip to Metro Crime Stoppers at 274637 with “MCS” plus the message; or call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587 (aka 1-866-7LOCKUP).


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