Dispute at Putty Hill Walmart Turns Violent: Towson Crime

TOWSON, MD — The Baltimore County Police Department provided the following information about recent incidents in Towson.

A man charged at a woman with a knife after they got into an argument at Walmart in the 1200 block of Putty Hill Avenue. The victim had been in line and argued with the man, who walked away from her around 4:15 p.m. on Aug. 19. Then he turned and raced toward her with a knife above her head, pointing at the victim. Then he left. The assault occurred at 4:15 p.m. on Aug. 19.

Two people held up the Royal Farms in the 6000 block of Falls Road. One of the suspects was armed when they went into the store and demanded cash. The robbery occurred at 3:11 a.m. on Aug. 22. The suspects left on foot.

A purse was stolen from a home in the 600 block of Overbrook Road. The suspect got into the residence through an unlocked back door. The burglary happened at 2:40 p.m. on Aug. 18.

Two suspects kicked in the back door to a home in the 8500 block of Chestnut Oak Road. They demanded the three people inside provide drugs and cash, then left. The robbery occurred at 3:20 a.m. on Aug. 18.