Crime & Safety

Reward Offered For ID Of Armed Robber At Dunkin' Donuts

The Howard County PD is offering a $1,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of an armed robber in Ellicott City.

The armed robbery of the Ellicott City Dunkin' Donuts occurred the evening of Jan. 27.
The armed robbery of the Ellicott City Dunkin' Donuts occurred the evening of Jan. 27. (Howard County Police Department)

ELLICOTT CITY, MD — The Howard County Police Department is offering a $1,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of whoever robbed the Dunkin' Donuts located in the 8400 block of Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City. The armed robbery occurred the evening of Jan. 27.

According to the police department and surveillance footage, a suspect wearing all black walked into the Dunkin' Donuts, jumped behind the counter and pulled out a gun, then demanded the employee open the cash register. The employee obliged, then the person removed all of the cash.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov with info.

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