2 Gambrills Stores Robbed Within 28 Hours, 5 DC Supsects Arrested: Police

GAMBRILLS, MD — Police announced that two Gambrills stores were robbed within 28 hours of each other. Officers arrested five Washington, D.C. suspects, but they are still looking for three more. Two workers were assaulted during the unrelated encounters, both of which happened in the Village at Waugh Chapel shopping center.

The first incident happened on Dec. 10 around 11:15 a.m. at Village Wine & Spirits. Police said an employee confronted a group of shoplifters, but the primary suspect smashed a bottle over the worker's head. The suspect then flashed a knife and threatened to hurt the victim.

The employee went to an unnamed hospital with serious injuries, officers said. Authorities expect the worker to survive.

Police said the suspects, two unknown males and one unidentified female, fled in a silver Chrysler 300 that may have had District of Columbia tags. Officers followed the sedan, but they lost it shortly after they crossed into Prince George's County. Detectives are searching for this accused trio.

The second scuffle came on Dec. 11 around 3 p.m. at Rack Room Shoes. Authorities said a manager tried to stop a different group of shoplifting suspects, but one of them pepper-sprayed the employee. The worker was not hurt, however.

Police caught the accused bunch nearby with more than $1,000 of merchandise, a press release said. Officers identified the arrestees as:

• Terrel Samuels, 25
• Uniquie Thomas, 20
• Neko Dozier, 20
• Junita Dozier, 18
• Juvenile, 15

Authorities did not release the name of the accused minor. This is normal protocol for juveniles charged with crimes.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is investigating the cases, which all happened in the 2600 block of Chapel Lake Drive. Detectives asked anybody with information to call (410) 222-6155. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing (410) 222-4700.

Have a story idea? Please contact me at jacob.baumgart@patch.com with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County news.