Police are investigating a local robbery and a burglary that were reported over the past week.

At 11 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, an individual robbed the Royal Farms store located in the 2700-block of Taylor Avenue (21234) at knifepoint. The suspect stole cash and cigarettes, then fled the scene.

Sometime between 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, and 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, an individual entered an apartment in the 4300-block of Bedrock Circle (21236) by using the key fob.  The suspect stole jewelry, then fled the scene.