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Maryland Man Arrested After He Allegedly Threatened To Shoot Store Clerk During Annapolis Armed Robbery

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) -- A 42-year-old Annapolis man was charged in an armed robbery Wednesday night.

According to Annapolis police, officers responded to a store in the 400 block of Sixth Street for a report of an armed robbery around 9:16 p.m.

Philip Hyman
Credit: Annapolis Police

A woman, who was working as a clerk inside the store, said a man entered the store and implied he was armed. He threatened to shoot the woman if she didn't give him money.

The suspect took the money and fled.

Officers learned a man fitting the suspect's description was in the 1100 block of Madison Street.

Phillip Hyman was identified as the suspect and charged with armed robbery, robbery, first- and second-degree assault and theft.

No handgun was located.

He is being held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center without bond.

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