Robber Forced Staff Into Taco Bell Food Locker: Patch PM

When a chain restaurant was robbed Tuesday morning, police said the baseball bat-wielding suspect forced three workers into a food locker. In other news, a cable TV show is looking for neighbors who want to swap homes in Maryland for "Trading Spaces." And one of the region's restaurants is in the running for top brunch bragging rights.

Here are the stories people are talking about on Tuesday, July 25:

The suspect was armed with a baseball bat when he forced his way into a Harford County Taco Bell as it was preparing to open, officials reported: Taco Bell Robbed, Workers Forced Into Locker.

• Opioid Recovery Program Expands In Anne Arundel County
• TLC's 'Trading Spaces; Is Casting In Baltimore
• Controversial Confederate Soldier Statue Moves To White's Ferry

Leading up to a deadly shooting, police said the suspects and victim agreed to meet to "conduct an illegal transaction": 3 Suspects Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Laurel Teen.

• 2 Killed In Collision In Prince George's County: Police
• ELTA North America to Open Cyber Center in Maryland
• Silver Spring Restaurant Is Finalist For WTOP Top 10 Brunches

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