Perry Hall Royal Farms Robber Went On Spree: Police

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Authorities say they have linked five robberies or attempted robberies in eastern Baltimore County to one man, whose first target was the Perry Hall Royal Farms. He is considered armed and dangerous, and if people see him, they are encouraged to call 911 or the Baltimore County Police Department.

Arick William Fleming, 55, has a warrant out for his arrest in connection with the crimes, according to police. He is described as a thin, balding black man with small tattoos on the sides of his neck. He is 5-feet-10-inches tall and 185 pounds with some facial hair, possibly a goatee. Police said he has bowed legs, walks with a limp and may be wearing glasses and all dark clothing.

The crime spree began at the Royal Farms in Perry Hall, where police said Fleming went to buy a doughnut on Friday, Feb. 16.

When the cashier opened the register to get change, officials said Fleming tried to reach across the counter into the drawer, but the clerk closed it before he could grab any cash. He left the store in the 9600 block of Belair Road on foot.

That robbery happened at 7:21 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, and four other cases have been reported since then that police say they have attributed to Fleming. The crimes have increased in violence, with Fleming accused of threatening to shoot an employee over the weekend.

• 7:52 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, at Royal Farms, 1525 East Joppa Road, Towson: Police allege Fleming took cash.
• 4;28 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Royal Farms, 8803 Philadelphia Road, Rosedale: Police said he implied he had a gun under his coat and would shoot the cashier, who was trying to close the cash drawer after he paid for a pack of gum. He left on foot with cash.
• Sunday, Feb. 18, at Royal Farms, 2700 Taylor Avenue, Parkville: The robber threatened to kill an employee who tried to stop him, after Fleming allegedly tried and failed to get cash from the register.
• Monday, Feb. 19, at High's, 6801 Broening Road, Dundalk: While the cash drawer was open, police allege Fleming took money after he purchased a drink.

Fleming is known to frequent the High's store in Dundalk, according to officials, who said that despite checking out that and other spots he goes, they have not been able to find him.

"Police are confident Fleming will strike again unless he is taken into custody," police said in a statement on Tuesday.

The public should consider him armed and dangerous, police advised. Anyone who sees Fleming should not approach him but should call 911 or the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020 with information.

Photos courtesy of the Baltimore County Police Department.