Crime & Safety
Armed Men Rob Crofton 7-Eleven: Police
A 7-Eleven store on Defense Highway in Crofton was robbed by armed men early Wednesday, according to police.
CROFTON, MD — Two men armed with handguns reportedly robbed a Crofton 7-Eleven store early Wednesday, according to Anne Arundel County Police.
The robbery was reported at 1:11 a.m. at the 7-Eleven store located at 2129 Defense Highway. Investigators say two men entered the store armed with handguns, and demanded money. After the cashier gave the robbers money from the cash register, the suspects fled on foot.
Officers and a K9 unit searched the area but did not find the suspects.
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The suspects are described as black men, about 6 feet tall, and wearing dark clothing.
About 20 minutes earlier, police say three men robbed a 7-Eleven store at 7701 Quarterfield Road in Glen Burnie.
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Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call the Metro Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-866-7LOCKUP or text “MCS plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).
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