Reward of $2000 given by Baltimore Police for details about Hampden robberies
In the heart of Baltimore, the peaceful Hampden neighborhood was shaken by a series of crimes that occurred on Friday, August 15, 2022. The incidents, which involved carjacking, shootings, robberies, and property damage, have left the community on edge.
The crimes were diverse and targeted various establishments. Nepenthe Brewing, a popular brewpub, was one of the businesses that were burglarised. Surveillance video shows the moment the brewery was broken into, with suspects stealing two cash registers and liquor after smashing the entrance door. At least two businesses were robbed, and a third reported property damage on that fateful day.
On the same night, Keller's Liquor and Grano's Pasta Bar also reported property damage. Chef Andrew Cole, owner of Papi's Tacos in Hampden, shared his own harrowing experience. In October of 2024, he was shot at and his car was totaled.
The crimes in Hampden have not been limited to just August. Throughout the year, the neighborhood has been plagued by these incidents, with both individuals and groups involved. A woman was carjacked by five teenagers in July, adding to the growing list of incidents.
The Baltimore City Police are actively investigating each incident separately. In response to the string of robberies in mid-August, they are offering a $2000 reward for information leading to the identification of suspects. However, the names of the suspects involved in the assaults in the Hampden area have not been publicly disclosed. No further information is provided about the suspects or their identities.
Despite the ongoing investigations, the community is on high alert. The crimes in Hampden have resulted in various types of damage, such as car damage and property destruction. Hampden has reported 478 total crimes, with the most being shoplifting, larceny, and autotheft.
The community is urged to stay vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. For a comprehensive view of the crimes in the area, you can view the Baltimore Police Department crime map. The police are also encouraging anyone with information to come forward and help bring the perpetrators to justice.
