Armed Robbery Update

On 04/22/2009 at approximately 0106 hours, members of the Frederick Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery. Officers learned that the victim had been walking through an alley to reach his residence in the first block of E. Patrick St., when he was confronted by a masked suspect. The victim and the suspect scuffled and then the suspect was joined by two more accomplices.

One of the suspects held what the victim believed to be a handgun to the back of the victim’s neck. After obtaining money and jewelry from the victim, the suspects then fled the scene. The victim could only describe his assailants as 3 masked males. Officers canvassed the area, but were unable to locate the suspects.

UPDATE:

The Frederick Police Department has an updated description of one of the suspects in the armed robbery. The first suspect to approach the victim was described as wearing a white mask, similar to the mask worn in the “Scream” movies.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Michael Morgan at 301-600-1259.