Armed Robber Strikes Crofton CVS Pharmacy Again

CROFTON, MD — For the second time in three days, a robber struck the CVS pharmacy at 2003 Davidsonville Road in Crofton, according to authorities. The most recent holdup was reported about 3:50 a.m. on Tuesday, according to Anne Arundel County Police.

Officers responded to the store's report of an armed robbery. Investigators say a suspect entered the store with a handgun, approached an employee and demanded the money from the cash register. Police say the employee turned over an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspect fled the store.

Several officers, including a canine unit, responded and searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. Investigators say the suspect is described only as a black male wearing all dark clothing.

On Sunday night, two robbers jumped over a counter to grab medicines from the same pharmacy. Employees say two suspects entered the store, demanded medications and then grabbed numerous unknown items off the shelf. One of the suspects held his hand inside his jacket implying he had a weapon, however no weapon was seen, employees told police.

The suspects then fled the store. Multiple officers, including a K9 unit, searched the area but the suspects were not located.