Crime & Safety

Glen Burnie Man Arrested For 4 Delivery Driver Robberies: Police

Anthony Ronald Stoddard Jr., 26, used a long gun to rob delivery drivers between December 2019 and March 2020, police say.

GLEN BURNIE, MD — Anne Aurndel County police officers believe a Glen Burnie man is responsible for four separate robberies that occurred between December 2019 and March 2020. Anthony Ronald Stoddard Jr. of the 6400 block of Mt. Vernon Lane has been arrested and charged for the robberies. While arresting 26-year-old Stoddard, officers found six long guns including one that had been sawed off and was shorter than the legal minimum.

On Dec. 5, 2019, at approximately 7 p.m., officers responded to the China Spring Carry-Out for a report of a robbery. Officers spoke with the delivery driver who said he was delivering food in the 6400 block of Jefferson Place in Glen Burnie. When he arrived, he was approached by an unknown man wearing a black knit hat, black pants and a black jacket who pointed a long firearm at him. The suspect demanded the victim place the food on the ground and then he stole the food, valued at $31.58.

On March 15 at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers responded to Ocean Restaurant for a report of a robbery. Officers spoke with the delivery driver who said he was delivering food in the 6400 block of Washington Square in Glen Burnie. When he arrived he couldn't find that address, he got out of his car to look around and was approached by an unknown man wearing a blue and red shirt who pointed what appeared to be a shotgun at him. The suspect demanded the driver set the food on the ground along with any money he had. The victim complied and the suspect stole $36.19 worth of food and $300 cash.

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On March 22 at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers responded to Heritage Hills at Allen Road for a report of a robbery. Officers spoke with the delivery driver who was delivering food in the 6400 block of Jefferson Place in Glen Burnie. When he arrived and knocked on the door, there was no response. He was then approached by an unknown man wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt who pointed a long gun at him and demanded that the driver drop his money on the ground. The victim placed $100 on the ground and the suspect took it before fleeing the scene.

On March 28 at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to Easy Moon Bistro & Sushi for a report of a robbery. Officers spoke with the delivery driver who was delivering food in the 6400 block of Jefferson Place in Glen Burnie. When he arrived, he was advised by the residents that no one there had ordered food. As he returned to his car, he was approached by a man who pulled out a long gun and pointed it at his head. This victim was able to flee the scene before the suspect was able to steal anything.

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