ODENTON, Md. (WBFF) — A man was robbed early Saturday in Odenton by several masked individuals who implied they had a gun, according to police.
Anne Arundel County police said officers responded at about 1:20 a.m. Aug. 1 to the 1600 block of Riedel Road for a report of a citizen robbery that had occurred a short time earlier in the 2600 block of Evergreen Road.
Officers spoke with the male victim, who reported he was leaving a residence when several masked individuals approached him. The suspects implied they had a firearm, and the victim felt a metallic object on his chest, police said.
Authorities said that the suspects then threw the victim to the ground, took personal items, and fled the area.
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Police described the suspects as four to eight men wearing masks.
Detectives assigned to the Western District are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-222-8760.
People who want to remain anonymous can contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
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