Police are investigating three local robberies that took place over the past week.

At about 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, two individuals assaulted a man in the 700 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex (21221) and stole his cell phone. The suspects then fled in a vehicle.

At just after 5 p.m. on Monday, January 1, two individuals entered the Metro PCS store located in the 1700 block of Chesaco Avenue in Rosedale (21237) and demanded the money from the cash register.  The suspects also demanded the wireless remotes that were on display. The victim placed the money and remotes in a bag and then both suspects fled the scene.

At just after 10 p.m. on Monday, an armed man entered the Pizzamore restaurant located in the 6000 block of Radecke Avenue (21206), went behind the counter, and stole cash from the register. The suspect also stole wallets and cash from the three victims behind the counter and then fled on foot.