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Purse Snatchers In DC SUV Targeting Flower Vendor On I-495 Exit Ramp Wanted In MD: State Police Purse Snatchers In DC SUV Targeting Flower Vendor On I-495 Exit Ramp Wanted In MD: State Police
Purse Snatchers In DC SUV Targeting Flower Vendor On I-495 Exit Ramp Wanted In MD: State Police A group that feigned benevolent intentions to a flower vendor on an I-495 exit ramp before attempting to snatch her purse in Montgomery County is now wanted, according to Maryland State Police. An investigation has been launched into the attempted robbery and assault of a woman on Sunday afternoon in Silver Spring, when a woman was targeted by at least two people, authorities announced. Police say that shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 18, troopers from the Rockville Barrack responded to a reported attempted robbery on the exit ramp from the eastbound lanes of the interstate to Route 650 So…

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by Zak Failla
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Knife-Wielding Men Followed Minor Off Bus Before Botched Robbery In Maryland: Police (VIDEO) Knife-Wielding Men Followed Minor Off Bus Before Botched Robbery In Maryland: Police (VIDEO)
Knife-Wielding Men Followed Minor Off Bus Before Botched Robbery In Maryland: Police (Video) Three men are wanted after trailing a person off a Ride On bus in Montgomery County they attacked during a botched robbery, police say. Surveillance video of three suspects who are wanted for an attempted armed robbery and assault was released by the police on Friday as they attempt to identify and locate the men involved in the incident. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police are investigating the assault and attempted robbery. mcpdmedia According to police, on Sunday, May 12, a minor got out of the bus in the area of Georgia Avenue and Connecticut Avenue in Wheato…

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by Zak Failla
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Rifle, Handguns Seized From Suspect's Home After Failed Robbery In Maryland: Police Rifle, Handguns Seized From Suspect's Home After Failed Robbery In Maryland: Police
Rifle, Handguns Seized From Suspect's Home After Failed Robbery In Maryland: Police A botched robbery led to the seizure of several firearms in Maryland over the weekend, police said. Michael Richard Paul Harding, 25, approached a 32-year-old man on the 5500 block of Belle Grove Road in Brooklyn and demanded money on Saturday, Feb. 24 around 3:30 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police said. Harding allegedly “attempted to go through the victim’s pockets” but eventually stopped as the victim took out his cell phone to call for help. Police say Harding then threatened the victim by lifting up his shirt and revealing a handgun in his waistband before fleeing. He was identified w…

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by Daily Voice
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Fill It Up: Robber Attempts To Use Cup During Botched Theft At MD Gas Station: Police Fill It Up: Robber Attempts To Use Cup During Botched Theft At MD Gas Station: Police
Fill It Up: Robber Attempts To Use Cup During Botched Theft At MD Gas Station: Police A would-be burglar who needs to brush up on his skills is on the run after attempting to hold up an Anne Arundel gas station with a peculiar weapon, police say. During a strange stick-up at the Shell gas station on Nursery Road in Linthicum Heights this week, it is alleged that a suspect pulled out an empty cup and demanded that the clerk fill it with gas. According to police, at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Monday, July 3, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were called to the station, where the clerk says a man walked into the store and requested cigarettes. Once at t…

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by Zak Failla
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Paintball Gun Bandits Suspected In Several Attacks Within Hours Across Maryland City Paintball Gun Bandits Suspected In Several Attacks Within Hours Across Maryland City
Paintball Gun Bandits Suspected In Several Attacks Within Hours Across Maryland City Detectives are investigating an attempted robbery in Glen Burnie after a victim was shot with a paintball gun multiple times, authorities say. The victim was attacked in the area of Georgia Avenue and Linden Lane on Sunday, Nov. 6 around 1 a.m., according to Baltimore police. Investigators say that the victim was walking in the area when he heard a vehicle driving slowly behind him. As he continued to walk, three men got out of the vehicle and began attacking him. One of the suspects began punching the victim while another displayed the grip of a handgun. A third suspect attempted to rip a…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Mail Carrier In Maryland Fights Off Armed Robber Seeking Mailbox Key: Reports Mail Carrier In Maryland Fights Off Armed Robber Seeking Mailbox Key: Reports
Mail Carrier In Maryland Fights Off Armed Robber Seeking Mailbox Key: Reports A mail carrier was able to fend off a would-be robber who attempted to steal a mail collection box key in Maryland, according to multiple reports. In Montgomery County, shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, police investigators were called to Hillridge Drive near the intersection of Saul Road in South Kensington, where a mail carrier was reportedly armed at gunpoint. We are currently investigating a USPS Letter Carrier robbery along with our partners @mcpnews which occurred on Hill Ridge Drive in Kensington, MD. — USPIS_DC (@USPIS_DC) September 28, 2022 The mail carrier was …

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by Zak Failla
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Washington Commanders Running Back Greeted By Team After Being Shot In Attempted Carjacking Washington Commanders Running Back Greeted By Team After Being Shot In Attempted Carjacking
Washington Commanders Running Back Greeted By Team After Being Shot In Attempted Carjacking Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. has returned to visit his team after being shot multiple times during an attempted robbery in Washington DC over the weekend, reports team officials.  The NFL team posted photos of Robinson on Tuesday, Aug. 30 as he was being welcomed back into the building with a smile on his face despite the tragedy that made his promising upcoming season take an unexpected turn. We’re all excited to have @BrianR_4 back in the building 💛 pic.twitter.com/xDDbCychdM — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 30, 2022 The third-round draft pick out…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Uber Driver Killed While Working In Prince George's County Remembered As 'Devoted Family Man' Uber Driver Killed While Working In Prince George's County Remembered As 'Devoted Family Man'
Uber Driver Killed While Working In Prince George's County Remembered As 'Devoted Family Man' A fundraiser has been set up for the family of an Uber driver who was killed in an attempted robbery in Prince George's, according to a GoFundMe. Nesredin Esleiman, 55, of Silver Spring was killed in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Aug. 10 in the 5400 block of Chesterfield Drive, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Kiayon Strowbridge, 21, was subsequently arrested for the horrific crime and charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and related charges.  Esleiman was a "devoted family man" who was "loved by his community," according to friends and family. He…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Detectives Issue Alert For Wanted Man Who Attempted To Rob Maryland Mall: Police Detectives Issue Alert For Wanted Man Who Attempted To Rob Maryland Mall: Police
Detectives Issue Alert For Wanted Man Who Attempted To Rob Maryland Mall: Police Recognize him? Police investigators in Maryland are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man wanted for an attempted robbery and assault at the Lakeforest Mall in Montgomery County. Surveillance photos have been released of a suspect who allegedly attempted a commercial robbery on Saturday, June 18 at Macy’s inside the store on the 700 block of Russell Avenue. It is alleged that the suspect entered the store and asked to see some jewelry. When an employee removed a tray of jewelry from a cabinet, the suspect allegedly attempted to steal it from the employee, bu…

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by Zak Failla