Police Seek Public’s Help In Hotel Armed Robbery

Police Seek Public’s Help In Hotel Armed Robbery
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OCEAN CITY- Ocean City Police this week are seeking the public’s help in identifying three suspects involved in an armed robbery that took place on Tuesday at a downtown hotel.

The investigation revealed three unidentified men accosted a victim, who was struck by an expandable baton. It is also believed one of the suspects displayed a silver revolver-style handgun with a wooden handle during the incident.

One suspect is described as a white male with short, dark hair in his late teens or 20s who was wearing a backpack at the time of the incident. The second suspect is described as a black male with short dreadlocks in his late teens or 20s with a thin build At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a white T-shirt with a South Carolina Gamecocks emblem. The third suspect is described as a white male with a larger build and shoulder-length hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a maroon T-shirt with a Kutztown University emblem.

During the investigation, OCPD officers were able to obtain photographs of the suspects. Anyone that may recognize the suspects or has information about the incident is urged to contact Det. Nick Simpson at (410) 520-539 or [email protected].

About The Author: Shawn Soper

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Shawn Soper has been with The Dispatch since 2000. He began as a staff writer covering various local government beats and general stories. His current positions include managing editor and sports editor. Growing up in Baltimore before moving to Ocean City full time three decades ago, Soper graduated from Loch Raven High School in 1981 and from Towson University in 1985 with degrees in mass communications with a journalism concentration and history.