Armed Robbery, Slashing Attempt at Gabriel Brothers

A 39-year-old man and 19-year-old woman—both from Edgewood—were arrested Thursday for charges related to an alleged armed robbery of Gabriel Brothers in Abingdon.

The accusations stem from an incident around 3:25 p.m. in the 3400 block of Emmorton Road.

According to a release from Maryland State Police, Jerome Leon Quickley Jr. allegedly "attempted to slash the store manager" with a box cutter, but missed. Quickley was on his way out of the store with stolen clothing, according to police. Patricia Renae Graves is also accused of stealing clothing.

Quickley, of the 1000 block of Waterside Court, has been charged with armed robbery, first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, theft less than $100 and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Graves, of the 1900 block of Edgewater Drive, has been charged with theft.

Troopers tracked the suspects by their vehicle registration plate information gathered by store employees. Police say the car belongs to Graves' relatives.

The store manager was not harmed during the incident.