At 10:17 a.m. June 20, Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to Gina’s Alterations located at 4605 Indian Head Highway for the report of an attempted robbery.
Investigation revealed the suspect entered the business, walked behind the counter and attempted to open the cash register. When the owner, a 70-year-old Indian Head woman, yelled at the suspect, he turned and grabbed her by her arms and began to violently shake her, threatening her with bodily harm if she did not open the register.
The owner’s scream caught the attention of a passerby who looked in the window, causing the suspect to flee the scene. He was last seen running toward Woodland Drive.
The area was checked but officers were unable to locate the suspect. He is described as a light-complexioned black male and is between 5 feet 11 inches and 6 feet tall.
The suspect was wearing a dark T-shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-743-2222. Officer L. Potter is investigating.