Armed Robbery in the Bowie Town Center

An armed robber made off with an unknown amount of jewelery just before noon today from Kay Jewelers in the Bowie Town Center. One round from the suspect's gun discharged and hit the floor. The Bowie Police reported the following:

On 8/26/10 at 1135 Hrs, Bowie Police responded to Kay Jewelers, located at 15505 Emerald Way for an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival, officers were advised that the suspect entered the T/A, displayed an unknown caliber handgun, and demanded that the clerk empty the jewelry case. The clerk complied and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of jewelry. As the suspect fled the store, one round discharged from his weapon and struck the floor to the T/A. The suspect fled the scene towards Evergreen Pkwy. Arriving Officers immediately set up a perimeter and PG Police K-9 responded to attempt a track, with negative results. PG Police Robbery units arrived on the scene to assist with the investigation. No injuries occurred during the incident.

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