MTA investigates I-95 ramp robbery in Southeast Baltimore
BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Transportation Authority is investigating a report of a robbery that happened on one of the ramps along I-95 on Thursday afternoon.
The victim described coming to a halt after seeing a dark gray Hyundai sedan stopped on the Dundalk Avenue-Exit 58 ramp. The sedan was reportedly straddling the line between the roadway and the shoulder, MDTA stated.
A man near the Hyundai allegedly approached the victim's window and demanded money, the victim told investigators.
Officers said the man reportedly grabbed the victim's arm and took jewelry before getting into the sedan. Afterward, the vehicle reversed and fled up the ramp in the direction of northbound I-95.
That evening, the owner of A&B Auto Body & Repair Shop, said detectives came to his business to check for surveillance video of the incident.
However, the repair shop's cameras don't point in the direction of the ramp, according to Osama Feroze.
After learning of the details, Feroze shared that his shop has also been the target of thieves.
"This area is pretty dangerous," Feroze said. "The reason for that is we've had break-ins like every other week. They steal our catalytic converters, steal rims, break into cars. All sorts of things."
Detectives want to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, the suspect or suspicious activity near northbound I-95 at Exit 58 on Thursday around 3 p.m.
If you have information that could assist in this investigation, MDTA police contact their office at 410-537-1209.
