Crime & Safety

Suspect Wanted in Armed Robbery of Cooksville High's: Police

The Howard County Police Department is offering a reward for information.

After a man with a knife robbed the High's store in Cooksville, the Howard County Police Department is asking the public for help identifying him.

At 11:15 p.m. on Monday, a man entered the store in the 2100 block of Roxbury Mills Road (Route 97) and acted as though he was going to make a purchase—but when the clerk opened the cash register, he showed a knife and demanded money, police said.

The clerk provided the money and the suspect left the store, police said.

Anyone with information may call 410-313-STOP (7867). A reward of up to $500 is being offered for information, according to police.

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