On Nov. 17 at about 9 p.m. a woman was the victim of an attempt armed robbery in the 400 block of Boston Avenue. A dark blue minivan pulled up behind her as she was walking. A suspect exited a sliding door of the vehicle and demanded property while displaying a weapon. When the woman screamed, the suspect struck her and then fled in the vehicle.
No property was taken; the victim was treated for minor injuries and released from a local hospital.
The suspect is described as a black male, about 20 years old, 5'10", 165 lbs., with hair styled in long dreadlocks, wearing black pants, black jacket and white shirt.
A similar vehicle and suspect were involved in a car jacking from a female victim in Silver Spring about 9:45 p.m. Thursday.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Takoma Park Police at 301/270-1100.