Police are investigating two robberies and an attempted burglary that were reported this week.

At 9 p.m. on Monday, March 25, two individuals robbed two people at gunpoint in the 2200-block of Old Eastern Avenue in Middle River (21220).  The suspects stole a purse and a wallet from the victims and then fled on foot. One of the victim’s property was recovered.

At 4 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, an individual entered the Royal Farms located in the 800-block of S. Marlyn Avenue in Essex (21221), produced a gun, and demanded cash from the register and cartons of cigarettes. The suspect then fled the scene in a vehicle.

At 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, an individual kicked in the front door to a residence on Handworth Way (21236) while the occupant was watching TV. No one entered the home after kicking open the door and nothing was stolen.