(Preston, MD) - An armed robbery Tuesday night, March 27, 2018, in Caroline County is under investigation. According to State Police, it happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. at the Shore Stop in Preston.
Video surveillance showed a white male entered the store wearing a grey/white hooded sweatshirt, black North Face jacket, blue jeans, and white high top shoes with red bottom tread. The suspect ordered the employee to give him money from the register after requesting a pack of cigarettes. The employee noticed a bulge in the suspect's pocket that resembled the appearance of a handgun. The employee complied and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money from the register and a pack of cigarettes. The suspect fled the store and was unable to be located, despite an extensive search by Maryland State Police troopers and deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff's Office.
At this time the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division is requesting the assistance of the public to help identify the suspect shown in the above images. Please contact TFC Dadds, Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division, at 410-819-4782 with any information.