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Attempted armed robbery reported at Ross store in Frederick

Attempted armed robbery reported at Ross store in Frederick
Posted at 10:54 AM, Jan 26, 2022
and last updated 2022-01-26 10:54:29-05

FREDERICK — The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery at a Ross department store.

It happened around 9:40pm Monday at the store on Guilford Drive.

A man walked in and threatened to shoot a cashier at the front of the store, despite showing no gun.

The suspect reportedly ran away once the cashier began to scream

He's described as having a heavy-set build, wearing large glasses, with a black stocking cap, pants, and black and gray hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 301-600-1046 and reference case # 22-008602.