Police say a pair of local businesses were robbed on Tuesday.

At just before 2:30 a.m., a man entered the Royal Farms store located in the 3300 block of Eastern Boulevard, 21220.

The suspect implied a weapon, stole cash and cigarettes, then fled the scene on foot.

At 8:30 p.m., an armed individual entered the Safeway gas station located in the 9600 block of Belair Road, 21128.

The suspect stole cash, then fled the scene.