Crime & Safety
Screwdriver-Wielding Robbery Suspect Sought By Police
Police say a man who has held up several stores, including a Bowie Sunoco station, has threatened employees.
Landover, MD — Authorities have released surveillance images of a man accused of robbing stores in Bowie and elsewhere, while threatening workers with a screwdriver.
Prince George's County Police shared the photos Wednesday in hopes that the public can identify the suspect who is wanted for a string of robberies this month, including two holdups this week.
A cash reward is available to the tipster who helps police arrest the robber.
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In each case, police say, the suspect threatened store employees with a screwdriver. He’s also stealing cigarettes from each location.
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No one was hurt in the robberies.
The suspect is linked to these robberies:
- 7-Eleven in the 6100 block of Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill on June 8
- Rite Aid in the 6100 block of Baltimore Avenue in Riverdale Park on June 11
- Sunoco in the 1400 block Crain Highway in Bowie on June 19
- 7-Eleven in the 7200 block of Baltimore Avenue in College Park on June 21
Anyone with information about the robber is asked to call the Robbery Unit at (301) 772-4905.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone.
»Photos of robbery suspect courtesy of Prince George's County Police
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