Armed Robbery & Shootout
Last night, police received a report of an attempted armed robbery in the 1300 block of River Road in Pasadena, MD. According to the three victims, they were approached at a residence by an unknown man who attempted to steal a purse. When one of the victims tried to prevent the snatching, he was pistol whipped and the thief fled.
Two of the victims began to chase the suspect when he turned and fired several shots in their direction and escaped into a waiting car. No one was hit by gunfire.
The car is described as a gold or tan colored Oldsmobile or Pontiac.
From the police report:
Suspect #1: Unknown male, approximately 6’0” with an average build, wearing dark clothes and a mask
Suspect #2: White male with grey hair, middle aged and clean shaven (driver)
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