NEW : Armed robbery failed in upscale Maryland clothing store . NEW : Alleged robber fled south , robbing one hotels in New York . NEW : Suspected drunken driver turned out to be the New York Police Department robbery suspect . NEW : Fatal chase lasted 2 1/2 miles , reaching speeds of 2 1/2 miles .
NEW : Armed robbery failed in upscale New York clothing store . NEW : Alleged robber fled south , robbing two hotels in Maryland . NEW : Suspected drunken driver turned out to be NYC robbery suspect . NEW : Fatal chase lasted 2 1/2 miles , reaching speeds of 120 mph .