Baltimore police are investigating whether two armed business robberies early Friday morning are connected after two similar incidents occurred less than two hours apart in separate parts of the city.
The first robbery was reported around 1:45 a.m. at O’Donnell’s Pub & Grille in the 500 block of South Potomac Street in the Canton neighborhood.
According to police, two suspects entered the business and told a bartender they had a gun. The suspects reportedly reached toward their waistbands while demanding money.
The bartender opened the cash register, and the suspects took the money before leaving the scene in a dark-colored sedan, police said.
A second robbery was reported around 3:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of 62nd Street in East Baltimore.
Police said a cashier told officers that two suspects entered the business, claimed to be armed, and demanded money from the register. The suspects forced the cashier to open the register and hand over the cash before fleeing.
Investigators said the suspects left in a dark-colored Hyundai sedan.
Police Investigate Possible Connection Between Robberies
Baltimore police are examining whether the two incidents are related. Investigators noted several similarities between the robberies, including the number of suspects, the claims that they were armed, and the use of a dark-colored vehicle to escape.
Both incidents involved two suspects demanding cash from business employees during the early morning hours.
Police have not confirmed whether the same individuals were responsible for both robberies. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine whether the incidents are connected.
