Easton motel armed robbery under investigation

EASTON, Md. – Police are searching for a subject wanted in connection to an armed robbery in Easton late Wednesday night.

According to police, the incident took place at around 11:30 p.m. at the Econo Lodge, located at 8175 Ocean Gateway. The motel clerk told police that a man had pulled out a handgun and demanded money. After obtaining an unknown amount of money, the suspect fled on foot near the back of the motel.

Officers searched the area but were not able to find the suspect. The suspect was described as a man wearing a dark colored hoodie, camo ski mask, tan pants, and black boots.

Police ask anyone with information to call the Easton Police Department at 410-822-1111.