Robbery Outside Motel Leads To Arrest Of 1 Adult, 1 Minor: Police

ODENTON, MD — Police said two suspects robbed a woman Wednesday outside an Odenton motel. Officers reported that they arrested the partners, one of whom was a minor, after a short foot chase with one suspect.

The robbery happened around 5:56 a.m. outside the Motel 6 at 1630 Annapolis Road, authorities noted. Officials added that the suspects lured the female victim over to her car, where she had cash in plain sight, by pretending to buy a cigar from her.

Police explained that one suspect yanked the victim away, ripping her dress as she opened the car door. The other suspect then stole the cash, a press release informed. Officers mentioned that they recovered and returned the victim's money.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department identified the first arrestee 19-year-old Laronje Johnson of Annapolis. Authorities indicated that the other suspect was a 17-year-old from Bowie. Officials do not release the names of accused minors unless they are charged as an adult in a serious case. Both arrestees were staying at the motel, the write-up clarified.

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