Crime & Safety
Columbia Bank in Lutherville Robbed
Police requesting assistance from community to ID suspect
Police say the Lutherville branch of k fell victim to a Monday morning robbery.
According to Baltimore County police, the suspect robbed the Heaver Plaza branch at the corner of York and Greenridge roads around 10:15 a.m.
Police are requesting the public's help in identifying the suspect, who is described as a black male, between 30 and 40 years old, standing 5-foot-8-inches tall with a medium build.
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This is the third bank robbery reported in the Lutherville-Timonium and Cockeysville area in the last four months.
"Detectives say that the suspect entered the bank, walked up to a teller, and produced a note demanding money," a police statement said. "The teller gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash, and the robber walked out of the bank."
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Police are asking anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the suspect to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587).
To text a message to Metro Crime Stoppers, send to "CRIMES" (274637), then enter the message starting with "MCS," or e-mail a tip to www.metrocrimestoppers.org. Those contacting Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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