Teen Charged In Connection To Armed Robbery Of Cash, PS5 Console Sold Online: Sheriff

EDGEWOOD, MD — A teenager has been charged in an armed robbery that took place when parties met up in Edgewood to complete the sale of a gaming system sold via Facebook Marketplace.

On Jan. 31 around 5:15 p.m., Harford County sheriff's deputies were called to the 2200 block of Hanson Road in Edgewood. The victim told police he had arranged to meet the seller of a Playstation 5 console he found on Facebook Marketplace; the meeting was set for the 2500 block of Hanson Road.

The suspect, who was wearing a black hoodie with white lettering, a black beanie, dark pants and a light pastel pink medical face mask, got into the victim’s vehicle to complete the transaction. During the exchange, the suspect pulled out a matte black "carbon fiber" handgun, pointed it at the victim and fled with the cash, according to the sheriff's office.

After canvasing the area and conducting interviews, a teenage suspect was identified in the case. On Feb. 2, detectives and other officials executed a search and seizure warrant. The teenager was taken into custody and several items, including a PS5 console, a black backpack, a black hooded sweatshirt with white lettering, a black beanie, a pink medical face mask, a BB gun resembling a Glock and two cellular phones were seized.

The suspect has been charged with armed robbery and first-degree assault.

Anyone with information about this crime, or who may have video of the incident, is asked to call Detective Gividen with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 410-638-4007.

Those who want to remain anonymous can report their information through Metro Crime Stoppers Tipline at 1-866-7Lockup. If the information provided leads to the arrest and indictment of the individuals responsible for this crime, a tipster could be eligible for a cash reward up to $2,000. Submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com.