Abingdon Man Charged in Walgreens Robberies: Sheriff

ABINGDON, MD — Authorities say an Abingdon man has been charged in two armed robberies at the Walgreens on MD 924.

Joseph Alexander White, 23, has been charged in the Aug. 1 and Aug. 26 holdups at Walgreens in Abingdon, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.

White, of the 3200 block of Rock Creek Court, is now facing one dozen charges after allegedly robbing the store of prescription medications:

• two counts of armed robbery
• two counts of robbery
• two counts of first-degree assault
• two counts of second-degree assault
• theft less than $1,000 (Aug. 1)
• theft from $1,000 to $10,000 (Aug. 26)
• two counts of using a firearm in committing a felony crime

Deputies responded to the Walgreens in the 3000 block of Emmorton Road at 4:20 a.m. on Aug. 1 and 1:25 a.m. on Aug. 26 after an armed man robbed the store of prescription medications, then left without injuring anyone, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office reported.

Detectives noticed similarities and their investigation revealed both crimes were committed by the same individual, the sheriff’s office reported.

White was identified as the suspect and a commissioner issued a warrant for his arrest on Oct. 29, 2015, officials said.

He fled the state to avoid being arrested, according to Cristie Kahler, spokeswoman for the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.

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White was arrested on Jan. 6, 2016, at the Harford County Circuit Courthouse, the sheriff’s office reported.

He is being held at the Harford County Detention Center on no bond, according to officials.

A second suspect believed to be involved in the Aug. 1 robbery has not been charged, according to Kahler.

“This continues to be an active, ongoing investigation,” Kahler told Patch on Wednesday.

Pictured, Joseph White. Photo Credit: Harford County Sheriff’s Office.