Lake Kittamaqundi Robberies: 3 Teens Arrested, Police Say

COLUMBIA, MD - Three teens were arrested in connection with two robberies along the Lake Kittamaqundi footpath Tuesday night, police said.

Police said that three people robbed a pedestrian at gunpoint, taking his wallet and cell phone, at 6:55 p.m.

Soon after, another robbery report came in to the Howard County Police Department from the same area.

At 7:42 p.m., police said that four people showed a gun and demanded the wallet and cell phone from another man who was alone on the footpath; however, that victim ran away.

According to investigators, three suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in both robbery cases:

• A 16-year-old Columbia boy was charged as an adult with armed robbery, robbery, assault and theft.
• A 15-year-old Columbia boy was charged as a juvenile with robbery.
• A 16-year-old Columbia boy was charged as a juvenile with robbery.

One suspect is at large, and officials described him as a thin black male about 18 years old who was wearing a blue shirt and black shorts Tuesday night.

Anyone with information may contact Howard County police at 410-313-STOP (7867) or send tips to hcpdcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.

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