Police are investigating two local robberies that took place this week.

At about 2:45 p.m. on Monday, March 20, an armed suspect entered Krauser’s Food Store, located in the 300 block of Stemmers Run Road, 21221. The suspect demanded money, then fled the scene.

At 9:15 p.m. on March 20, a man entered the Royal Farms located in the 9600 block of Pulaski Highway, 21220, and demanded money.  After receiving money and cigarettes, the suspect fled the scene.