Easton Econo Lodge Suspect

EASTON, MD - The Easton Police Department is actively investigating an armed robbery at a local motel Wednesday night.

According to investigators, Easton Police were called to the Econo Lodge on Ocean Gateway just after 11:30 p.m. on July 17th. There, police say they met with a motel employee who told them a suspect had displayed a handgun and demanded money. After taking an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect then fled towards the back of the motel, according to police.

Officers were unable to locate the suspect after combing the area.

The suspect is described as wearing a dark hoodie, a camo ski mask, tan pants, and black boots. Anyone with information on this incident or the suspect’s identity is asked to call 410-822-1111.

 

Digital Content Producer

Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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