Armed Robbery Outside La-Z -Boy In Bel Air Under Investigation

BEL AIR, MD — Police have asked for information about an armed robbery in a parking lot in Bel Air. The suspect had a semiautomatic handgun when approaching someone outside a store, according to authorities.

A man was in the parking lot of La-Z-Boy in the 500 block of Marketplace Drive when a stranger approached him at 9:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10. The suspect showed the gun and took the victim's wallet, police said.

A dark-colored SUV may have taken the robber to and from the scene of the crime, according to officials.

Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Crime Stoppers or Detective Alex Maro of the Bel Air Police Department.

To remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward, submit tips using one of the following methods:

• Send a tip online through Metro Crime Stoppers.
• Text the tip to Metro Crime Stoppers at 274637 with "MCS" plus the message.
• Download the P3Tips app and submit a tip.

Image via Google street view.