Crime & Safety
Man Seeking Prescription Drugs Robs CVS at Gunpoint
The suspect went behind the pharmacy counter and demanded painkillers, Baltimore County police said.
A man seeking prescription painkillers robbed a store employee and pharmacist at gunpoint on Oct. 24 in Essex.
The suspect entered the pharmacy, located in the 500 block of Eastern Blvd., around 8:30 p.m., according to police reports. He then walked behind the counter, displayed a gun and demanded prescription narcotics.
The employee and the pharmacist told police that they gave the suspect a bottle of Oxycodone and Percocet before the man ran out of the store.
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Witnesses described the suspect as a white male, 35-45 years old, 185 pounds with dark hair. He wore a black hat, black jacket and black jeans.
Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587). Tips may be sent by text to Metro Crime Stoppers to "CRIMES" (274637) or send information online via www.metrocrimestoppers.org.
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