Woman Temporarily Blinded By Substance During Maryland Home Invasion, Police Say

An Anne Arundel County homeowner got an unexpected surprise when she answered a knock on her door and was greeted by a home invader armed with an unknown substance, according to officials.

Anne Arundel County Police are investigating the home invasion in Severn.
Photo Credit: *Anne Arundel County Police Department (Facebook)*

Zak Failla

12/29/2023 10:53 a.m.

Officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were called around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday to the 1100 block of Reece Road in Severn to investigate a reported home invasion robbery.

According to police the home invader - later identified as Glen Burnie resident Zymirah Tasha Tahirah McGill - splashed an unknown substance in the woman's face, leaving her temporarily blinded and prone for an attack.

McGill proceeded to assault the woman, stole a cell phone and a purse with cash and credit cards inside, though she didn't get far.

During the investigation, McGill was identified as a suspect, police say, and she was tracked down, arrested and charged with robbery and other offenses in connection to the home invasion.

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