On February 13, 2018, deputies
from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to Lighthouse Liquors
located on Three Notch Road, in Charlotte Hall, for the report of an armed
robbery. Contact was made with an
employee/victim who advised an unknown suspect entered the business armed with
a knife, and demanded money. A brief
struggle ensued between the victim and the suspect; ultimately the suspect was
able to flee the business with an undisclosed amount of money. As a result of the struggle, the victim
sustained injuries which required medical treatment from a local hospital. The investigation was continued by the Criminal
Investigations Division, and the suspect is described as a black male with a
thin build, between the ages of 25-35 years old. At the time of the robbery the suspect was
wearing a dark colored jacket, hat, and blue jeans.
Anyone with information about
this incident is asked to contact Detective Melissa Hulse at (301) 475-4200 extension
*1996, or by email at Melissa.Hulse@stmarysmd.com.
Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or
text a tip to “TIP239” and their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program, tipsters
are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St.
Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.
