Verizon Employee Robbed At Gunpoint Moments After Closing Arnold Store: Police

ARNOLD, MD — A Verizon store employee was robbed at gunpoint Sunday, just moments after exiting the Arnold electronics store at closing, police said.

Anne Arundel County Police said in a Monday release that the armed robbery occurred at the Verizon store in the 1400 block of Ritchie Highway.

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Police responded to the area Sunday around 6:30 p.m.

The employee told police that he was approached by a man who stole his wallet and phone after pulling a gun on him. The individual later fled the scene "in an unknown direction."

Police described the robber as being approximately 5'10" and wearing a dark jacket, a black ski mask and baggy blue jeans.

Anyone with knowledge of the incident is asked to contact detectives at (410) 222-6145. Anonymous tipsters can submit information through the department's line at (410) 222-4700.