TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Nov. 18 - 23, 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
Crime Reports
On November 17, between 7:10 am and 1:50 pm in the unit block of Philadelphia Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. A window air conditioner on a first floor window was removed in order to gain entry. Property was taken. 05-14452
On November 17, between 9:30 am and 7:25 pm in the 7600 block of Maple
Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. A deadbolt lock was pried open and the door forced open. Property was taken. 05-14465
Crime Reports (cont'd)
On November 17 at 9:10 pm in the 400 block of Boston Avenue, an armed robbery was attempted. An adult female was walking home when a dark blue minivan pulled up behind her. A subject exited the minivan and immediately approached her, displayed a gun and demanded her bag. The victim refused to hand over her property and screamed. The suspect then hit her with the gun and fled in the minivan. The victim received treatment for a minor injury. The suspect was described as a black male, in his 20's, 5'10", 180 lbs, medium build, medium complexion, with dreadlocks, wearing black pants, a black coat and a white shirt. 05-14468
Between September 9, time unknown and November 19 at 8:00 pm in the 7600 lock of Maple Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1994 Chrysler minivan. 05-14551
On November 18 at 9:38 pm in the 7000 block of Westmoreland Avenue an
adult female was walking alone when a subject approached her from behind, implied he had a gun and demanded money. The victim handed over cash and the subject walked away. The victim was not injured. The suspect was described as a black male, 17-19 years old, 5'5", 160lbs, thin build, medium complexion, short hair, wearing a dark ski cap and a puffy coat. 05-14514
On November 19 between 12:00 am and 8:21 am in the 7400 block of New
Hampshire Avenue, an auto theft occurred. The keys to the victim's 2004 Honda Civic had been stolen from her coat pocket at a party she attended earlier. 05-14523
Between November 20 at 12:00 pm and November 21 at 6:30 am in the 7500
block of Jackson Avenue, a burglary occurred. A detached shed was entered through an unlocked door. Property was taken. 05-14616.
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