Crime & Safety
Police Seek Abingdon Armed Robbery Suspect
There is a reward of up to $2,000 for information about man who robbed prescriptions from Walgreens.
Authorities are offering a reward for information about a recent armed robbery at a drugstore in Abingdon, where the suspect stole prescription medications and cash, according to Maryland State Police.
At 2:17 a.m. on Monday, July 20, police responded to the 3000 block of Emmorton Road after a man with a handgun had accosted Walgreens employees and demanded money and prescription medications, officials reported.
The suspect was described as a 5’7” white man of medium build who was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and blue face covering.
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Anyone with information may submit tips to Metro Crime Stoppers. Tips could lead to a reward of up to $2,000.
Contact Metro Crime Stoppers in one of three ways:
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- Call 1-866-7LOCKUP.
- Send a text to CRIMES (274637), putting “MCS” plus the tip in the body of the message.
- Submit a tip online.
Tipsters may remain anonymous.
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