Crime & Safety

Perry Hall Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested In Gulf Holdup: Police

BREAKING: Police said helicopters and patrol officers on the ground helped located the armed robbery suspect in Perry Hall.

PERRY HALL, MD — Police said an armed robbery in Perry Hall Wednesday night resulted in an arrest. Officials said a quick response by authorities led to the suspect and gun.

The armed robbery occurred after 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, according to officials. The Gulf gas station was held up in the 8900 block of Belair Road, at the corner of Ebenezer Road, police reported.

By 10:21 p.m., officials said the suspect and a weapon were in custody.

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Officers on patrol and helicopter searched for the suspect, leading to the quick apprehension, authorities reported. During the arrest, officials said that a gun was located nearby.

The suspect was not identified.

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