Home Robbers Punch Minor, Steal From Friendship Residence: Police

FRIENDSHIP, MD — Police said three robbers broke into a Friendship home last Wednesday, assaulted a minor and stole cash at gunpoint. The robbery happened around 12 a.m. in the 100 block of Sansbury Road, officers stated.

Authorities noted that two suspects came in through a bedroom window. They punched the minor in the face and put them in a headlock, officials added. The victim sustained minor injuries, an incident report clarified. Police explained that the robbers stole cash, a laptop and a gaming console from the bedroom.

The third suspect entered another bedroom and woke an adult woman who was sleeping next to her grandchild, officers informed. Authorities wrote that the robber pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded money. The suspect then took cash from the victim's purse, the write-up detailed.

Officials shared that the three male suspects fled in an unknown direction. The press release indicated that they wore all black clothing and face masks.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department asked anybody with information to call (410) 222-1960. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing (410) 222-4700.

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