Crime & Safety

Suspect's ID A Mystery In Gas Station Robbery, Police Ask For Help

Aberdeen PD is searching for the suspect they say committed an armed robbery in a gas station parking lot and asks for the public's help.

Aberdeen Police is asking for the public's help in identifying an armed robbery suspect, who has been described as a man wearing black overalls and a yellow or light brown hooded sweatshirt, along with a skull cap and face mask.
Aberdeen Police is asking for the public's help in identifying an armed robbery suspect, who has been described as a man wearing black overalls and a yellow or light brown hooded sweatshirt, along with a skull cap and face mask. (Image courtesy of the Aberdeen Police Department)

ABERDEEN, MD — Police continue to search for the suspect they say committed an armed robbery in the parking lot of the 7-Eleven on West Bel Air Ave. Feb. 5.

Aberdeen Police is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect, who has been described as a man wearing black overalls and a yellow or light brown hooded sweatshirt, along with a skull cap and face mask.

They have released surveillance footage with images captured from the video, but "recognize that these surveillance images are of poor quality."

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"However, individuals are often identified by clothing, build, posture or other distinctive characteristics, not just facial features," the police department stated.

If you recognize this person, or even recognize the clothing, you're asked to contact Detective Welsh at 410-272-2121 ext. 136 or email cwelsh@aberdeenmd.gov.

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