Police are investigating three robberies that took place in the Essex area within the past week.

At 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, a man walking in the area of Compass Road and Luke Road, 21220, was assaulted by four suspects, who hit him on the head and stole his headphones.

At 9 p.m. on Friday, April 28, a man was assaulted and robbed by 10-12 individuals in the 600 block of Compass Road, 21220. The suspects stole his bicycle, wallet and cellphone before fleeing the scene.

At 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, a man was robbed by three individuals, one armed with a handgun, in the 1300 block of Windlass Drive, 21220. The suspects stole his wallet, money and cellphone before fleeing the scene.