Gas Station Clerk Refuses Armed Robber: Police

MILLERSVILLE, MD — A Glen Burnie man faces robbery and assault charges after what police describe as a failed attempt to hold up a Millersville gas station.

Sean Francis Garton, 25, of Glen Burnie, was charged with robbery, armed robbery, and first- and second-degree assault by Anne Arundel County Police.

He reportedly walked into the Gulf gas station at 8201 Veterans Hwy. in Millersville Thursday morning carrying a handgun. Police say Garton announced a robbery while a Kaleigh Desiree Moreland, 24, of Arnold stood by outside the business.

The clerk refused to hand over cash or items to Garton, and the couple fled in a green Ford Explorer.

Police spotted the unoccupied SUV parked nearby. When a K9 unit tracked the suspects to the area of Harpers Mill/Veterans Highway, a foot chase began.

Officers caught both suspects, who were identified by the gas station clerk. The handgun and discarded clothing worn by Garton were found in the area.

Both suspects were arrested and transported in for processing. Garton is being held on $75,000 bail.

As of Friday afternoon, charges were still pending against Moreland. She was being treated at a local hospital, the Capital-Gazette reports.

Police have not released booking photos of the suspects.