TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Jan. 13 - 19, 2006
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 January 13 at 11:40, an adult male was arrested and charged with Auto Theft, Theft Over $500 and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle after a computer check showed the vehicle he was driving had been reported stolen in DC. 06-423
On January 13 at 12:42 pm in the 1300 block of University Blvd., a male juvenile was arrested and charged with theft under $500 after a merchant called to report a shoplifting. 06-427
Arrests (cont'd):
On January 15 at 11:47 am in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult female was arrested on an open Montgomery County Warrant for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. 06-511
On January 15 at 4:55 pm in the 1300 block of University Blvd., an adult male was arrested on an open Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear in court on a charge of theft over $500. 06-521
On January 17 at 1:13 pm in the 1100 block of University Blvd., an adult male was arrested and charged with theft under $50 after a merchant reported a shoplifting. 06-571
Crime Reports
On January 13 at 8:45 pm in the 7300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an armed robbery was attempted. An adult male and adult female were entering an apartment building from the parking lot when a subject exited the building, pointed a handgun at them and demanded their belongings. One of the victims yelled something while pointing to an area behind the suspect in order to distract him and when he turned away, the victims ran off. Neither victim was injured and no property was taken. The suspect was described as a black male, 22-25 yrs old, 5'10", 160 lbs., thin build, dark complexion, wearing a black coat with a hood and blue jeans. 06-449
On January 13 at 9:50 pm in the 7600 block of Flower Avenue, a residential burglary occurred. A dorm room door was left open by the victim. Property was taken. 06-476
On January 14 at 6:30 pm at the intersection of Flower Avenue and Erie Avenue, an armed robbery occurred. An adult male was walking alone when he was approached by three subjects. One grabbed the victim in a choke hold and put a knife to his side while the other two searched the victim’s pockets, taking the contents before releasing the victim who then walked away. The victim was not injured. The suspects were described as three hispanic males, one about 23 yrs old, long black hair, wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. No description was given for the other suspects. 06-482
On January 15 at 3:57 am in the 900 block of University Blvd., an assault occurred. A couple in a restaurant began to argue. The male then pushed the female. Two male employees came to her aid and asked the male to leave and followed him outside. The subject struck both employees before fleeing on foot. One victim was treated at a hospital and released. No weapons were involved. The identity of the subject is known and charges are pending. 06-495
On January 15 at 7:12 pm at the intersection of Wabash Avenue and Flower Avenue, an adult male was walking alone when he was suddenly approached by 4 subjects who beat him, forced him to the ground and removed his wallet and cell phone from his pockets before fleeing on foot. The victim refused treatment for minor injuries. The suspects were described as black males in their 20's wearing dark clothing. 06-529
Between January 15 at 5:00 pm and January 17 at 12:20 pm in the 1100 block of Holton Lane, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1998 Plymouth Voyager minivan. 06-572
On January 19 at 10:28 pm in the 100 Lee Avenue, an attempted armed robbery occurred. An adult male was walking alone when he was approached by two subjects. One implied he had a gun in his pocket, the other demanded the victim’s wallet. The subjects fled without taking any property when another citizen opened a window nearby. The victim was not injured. The suspects were described as black males in their 20's, 5'6"-5'8", slim build, wearing black jackets and black knit hats. 06-663
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