Royal Farms Robbed at Gunpoint Thursday Morning

Authorities are investigating an armed robbery at a Bel Air Royal Farms Thursday morning as related to a holdup at a nearby Subway Wednesday night, Harford County Sheriff's Office spokesman Edward Hopkins said.

The robbery at Royal Farms on the 1600 block of Churchville Road occurred at approximately 4 a.m. Thursday, Hopkins said, when a man entered the store with a gun and demanded cash from the cashier.

After receiving the money, the man fled in the direction of MD Route 543, according to the report.

The suspect is described as a man in his 20s who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and black and white shoes, Hopkins said. A black bandanna covered his face. 

Sheriff's deputies are investigating the incident as related to Wednesday's armed robbery of Subway at the nearby Greenbrier Shopping Center, according to Hopkins.

Those who have information about the robberies may contact Detective Tammy Burns at 410-836-5043. To remain anonymous, send a tip online or text Metro Crime Stoppers. For texting, send a message to 274637 (CRIMES) and start with "MCS" in the body. Qualifying tips that lead to a conviction may be eligible for a reward up to $2,000.

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