On Thursday, March 14 at approximately 9:50 p.m. investigators from the C.I.T. responded to Calvert Memorial Hospital for the report of a strong armed robbery that had occurred earlier that same day.
Det. H. Rich made contact with the victim, Michael Charles Barkman, 34 of no fixed address, who advised that approximately four hours earlier he was walking south along North Prince Frederick Boulevard when he observed a gold colored 4-door sedan travelling north proceed past him. A short time later he heard a car stop on the shoulder behind him. He looked back to see the same gold sedan with 4 black males exiting the vehicle.
All four approached him on foot. The victim further advised that he got into a physical altercation with all four males, two of whom are described as being over 6 feet tall and weighing over 250 pounds. The driver of the vehicle is described as having long dreadlocks.
The victim reported minor injuries and had a friend drive him to the emergency room. He stated that the four men made off with his cell phone and $30 to $60 in cash.
This incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Det. Rich at 410-535-1600, ext. 2765.
