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Baltimore County Police Identify Suspects After Armed Carjacking at Towson Town Center

The case renews safety fears at a mall losing tenants to online shopping, not just crime.

Overview

  • Police said they identified two suspects after the parking-lot carjacking outside Macy’s, reported around 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
  • Investigators are working with Towson Town Center security and asked anyone with information to call 410-887-4636.
  • The department said it monitors public social media for teen meet-ups and will deploy officers if behavior turns criminal, and it said this carjacking was not tied to a scheduled gathering.
  • Shoppers told local outlets they now avoid the mall or stay alert, saying repeated incidents have changed how they use the space.
  • The Towson Chamber of Commerce reports roughly 26% vacancy and attributes recent exits, including Apple and Stoney River, mainly to e-commerce trends rather than crime alone.