Man Hurt In Attempted Robbery At Annapolis Home Depot: Police

Annapolis MD

04 January, 2022

4:53 PM

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Police announced that a man was assaulted last Thursday during an attempted robbery outside an Annapolis Home Depot. Officers are still looking for the suspect. Authorities said the encounter happened around 3:45 p.m. while the victim was leaving the construction retailer located at 55 Forest Plaza. Police accused the suspect of approaching the victim from behind, cutting him and demanding cash. The victim fought off the suspect without losing any property. First responders took care of the victim on the scene, but he declined further medical attention. The suspect fled, officers said. Authorities searched the area, but they could not find the accused man. Detectives described the suspect as a 6-foot, 2-inch black man between 20 and 30 years old. He was wearing a black and red hooded sweatshirt along with a black and yellow knit hat. The Anne Arundel County Police Department asked anybody with information to call (410) 222-1960. Tipsters can stay anonymous by dialing (410) 222-4700. Have a story idea? Please contact me at [email protected] with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County news.