TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 19 - 25, 2005
Prepared by: Lt. Richard Cipperly This blotter is not intended to be inclusive of all crime and arrests reported to the Takoma Park Police Department
Arrests
On August 20 at 12:35 am in the 1300 block of University Blvd., a criminal citation was issued to an adult male for Disorderly Conduct.
On August 23 at 12:29 am in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an
adult male was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While
Impaired and two traffic related charges. 05-10725
Crime Reports
Between August 18 at 4:45 pm and August 19 at 7:00 am in the 7500 block
of Maple Avenue, a commercial burglary occurred. It is unknown how entry was gained. Property was taken. 05-10591
Between August 18 at 7:00 pm and August 20 4:00 pm in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1991 Volvo GS. 05-10637
On August 20, between 12:00 am and 4:30 pm in the 7600 block of Carroll
Avenue, an auto theft occurred. The victim's keys were stolen from a locker and used to steal the 2003 Honda Civic. 05-10622
On August 21, between 10:00 am and 7:30 pm in the 600 block of Houston
Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1990 Honda Accord. 05-10670
On August 23 at 8:20 pm in the 1300 block of University Blvd., an armed robbery occurred. The victim, an adult male had just left a store after making a purchase when he was approached by two subjects. One placed a knife to the victim's side and demanded his money. After the victim handed over his property, he fled on foot. The subjects were described as Hispanic males, suspect one was 5'8", 180lbs, a lot of facial hair, wearing a red, white and blue shirt and blue pants. No further description given for suspect two. 05-10763
On August 24 at 12:25 am in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an
armed robbery/car jacking occurred. An adult male pulled over to the side of the road to check his vehicle for a problem when he was approached by a subject who pointed a gun at him and demanded his car. The victim complied and the subject fled in the victim's 1995 gray and black, 4-door Mercedes S-320, also taking the victim's wallet. The victim was not injured. The subject was described as a Hispanic male in his 20's, 5'5", heavy build, light complexion, wearing a black baseball hat, black shirt, blue pants and had tattoos on both forearms. 05-10768
Between August 20 at 6:00 pm and August 21 at 1:00 pm in the 7500 block
of Maple Avenue, a commercial burglary occurred. A window was broken to
gain entry. Property was taken. 05-10687
Between August 24 at 7:00 pm and August 25 at 8:40 am in the unit block
of Valleyview Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It us unknown what method
was used to steal the 1993 Honda Civic. 05-10823
Between August 23 at 10:00 pm and August 24 at 9:00 am in the 100 block
of Sherman Avenue, a burglary occurred. An unsecured shed was entered.
Property was taken. 05-10773
On August 24 at 11:30 am in the 7400 block of Holly Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. The ignition on the 1996 Honda Civic was damaged. Property was taken from the vehicle. 05-10825
Between August 24 at 10:00 pm and August 25 at 9:00 am in the 7100 block of 13th Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. A window of the car was broken. 05-10826
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