Shots Fired, Customer Robbed In Holdup At Store On Route 22: Sheriff

CHURCHVILLE, MD — Shots were fired, an employee was assaulted and a customer was robbed during a holdup at an electronics store Tuesday on Churchville Road, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.

Despite a canvass of the area immediately following the armed robbery, deputies said the two suspects remained at large Wednesday, and a reward of up to $2,000 was being offered for information.

Officials said that two men walked into the Power Swift Mobile store in the 2300 block of Churchville Road at noon on Tuesday, at which point one showed a handgun and demanded money.

During a struggle between the suspects and employee, authorities said one round was fired; however, nobody was injured in the shooting.

One of the suspects assaulted an employee, according to officials, who said the suspect left with cell phones and cash in an unknown direction.

In the midst of the holdup, a customer was robbed of property, officials reported; that person was not injured.

When deputies responded, they found someone suffering from head and facial injuries.

Deputies from the sheriff's office canvassed the area but were unable to find the suspects. The Criminal Investigations Division took over the investigation, and the Forensic Services Unit responded to process the scene for evidence.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Seth Culver at 443-409-3498.

There is a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case. To be eligible, use 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; or call Harford Crime Solvers at 1-888-540-8477. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Photos by Elizabeth Janney.