Severn Man Charged In CVS Pharmacy Robbery

SEVERN, MD — Anne Arundel County Police have charged a Severn man in the armed robbery of the CVS pharmacy at 2600 Annapolis Road in Severn. The holdup happened on May 23 and police released a security camera image of the man suspected of the robbery a day later.

On Tuesday, detectives conducted a search warrant at the residence of William Thomas Beaver, 55, of the 1800 block of Cedar Drive. Police say he was taken into custody without incident.

Pharmacy staff told police that Beaver entered the store carrying a knife and demanded cash from the cashier, authorities say. When the cashier shouted, the robber fled without taking any money.

Police said the armed man ran toward Disney Road. Officers searched the area but did not locate the suspect. He is described as 25 to 35 years old, 5’7”-5’8”, and was wearing khaki shorts, a black jacket with red and white stripes, sunglasses, and a dark colored hat with a white logo.

Photo of CVS robber, William Beaver courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police