Detectives from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division charged a juvenile this morning in connection to an armed robbery that occurred in Edgewood earlier this week.
On January 31, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m., deputies assigned to the Southern Precinct of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of armed robbery in the 2200 block of Hanson Road, in Edgewood. They made contact with the caller, who was the victim of an armed robbery during a transaction arranged through Facebook Marketplace for the purchase of a Playstation 5 console. The victim stated he had arranged to meet the seller in the 2500 block of Hanson Road. The suspect, wearing a black hoodie with white lettering, a black beanie, dark pants, and a light pastel pink medical face mask, entered the victim’s vehicle to complete the transaction. During the exchange, the suspect produced a matte black “carbon fiber” handgun, pointed it at the victim, and fled with the cash.
Subsequent to an area canvas and interviews, a juvenile suspect was identified. On Friday, February 2, 2024, a search and seizure warrant was executed by detectives with the assistance of the Special Investigations Division, and the Special Response Team. The suspect was taken into custody, and several items, including a Playstation 5 console, a black backpack, a black hooded sweatshirt with white lettering, a black beanie, a pink medical face mask, a BB gun resembling a Glock (Pictured), and two cellular phones were seized. The suspect was charged with armed robbery and 1st degree assault. Following these charges, the individual was transported to the Harford County Detention Center and is being held without bond.
Anyone with information about this crime, or who may have video of the incident, is asked to call Detective Gividen, with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, at 410-638-4007. Those who wish to remain anonymous, may report their information through Metro Crime Stoppers Tipline at 1-866-7Lockup. If the information you provide leads to the arrest and indictment of the individuals responsible for this crime, you may be eligible for a cash reward up to $2,000. Submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com.