UPDATE: On Monday, November 3, 2020, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a 911 call for a robbery at the Burchmart on Point Lookout Road, in Leonardtown.
The investigation revealed the suspect entered the establishment, displayed a knife and attempted to take money from the cash register. The suspect was unsuccessful and an employee produced a knife. The suspect then fled the establishment.
While Troopers were responding, the caller provided a description of the suspect. Troopers and Deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area and quickly located the suspect walking away from the area.
Upon contact with the suspect, he was still in possession of the knife used in the commission of the crime. The suspect is identified as George Henry Wilson III, 17, of Leonardtown.
Due to the suspect being a minor, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services was contacted, and it was determined Wilson would be charged as an adult.
Wilson was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center and charged with armed robbery, robbery, Assault 1st Degree and Assault 2nd Degree.
He is currently being held on a no bond status.
11/03/2020: On Monday, November 2, 2020, at approximately 10:50 p.m., police responded to the Burchmart located at 25355 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, for the reported armed robbery.
Police arrived on the scene to confirm an attempted armed robbery has taken place, with the suspect fleeing on foot before the arrival of police.
Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack arrest a 17-year-old male in the area of his residence on Rose Hill Drive and Tomey Court in Leonardtown
No known injuries were reported.
On Sunday, October 25, 2020, at approximately 11:06 p.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a 911 call for a robbery that just occurred at the Burchmart located at 25355 Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown. The full story can be read here.
Updates will be provided when they become available.
