Crime & Safety

Man's Identity Sought In Gas Station Robberies: Police

The same man robbed the Ellicott City gas station twice in less than two weeks and the police needs the public's help in identifying him.

ELLICOTT CITY, MD — A man suspected of robbing the same gas station twice in less than two weeks is being sought by the Howard County Police Department. Officers are asking for the public's help in identifying who he is. The man robbed the Shell gas station in the 5600 block of Waterloo Road Nov. 21 and Dec. 3.

In both incidents, the man walked into the store and stole items, including lottery tickets that he has been spotted cashing at other stores. The police department describes the man as having an average build with black hair and a USMC marking on his right forearm that could be a tattoo or drawn on. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.

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