Crime & Safety

Robberies Outside Columbia Mall Under Investigation: Police

Police said the same person was robbed twice by a teen near The Mall in Columbia.

COLUMBIA, MD — Authorities are investigating after a teen allegedly robbed someone outside The Mall in Columbia twice this week.

Police said a man reported to officials that a teen demanded money from him and threatened him twice near the mall in the 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway. The alleged incidents occurred between Monday, April 17, and Tuesday, April 18.

The victim gave the teen his money, and the teen left, police reported Thursday.

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The investigation is ongoing.

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