TAKOMA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Aug. 4 - 10, 2006
Prepared by: Detective A/Lt. T. Collington. This blotter is not intended to be inclusive of all crime and arrests reported to the Takoma Park Police Department.
Arrests:
On August 4 at 12:16 pm in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with theft under $500. 06-9626
On August 6 at 5:25 am in the 7500 block of Maple Avenue, an adult male was arrested and charged with 2nd degree assault after a report of a domestic assault was made to police. 06-9730
Crime Reports:
On August 4 at 5:20 am in the 900 block of Merrimac Drive, an armed robbery occurred. An adult male was waiting at a bus stop when he was approached from behind by a subject who placed a knife to the victim’s throat. The victim struggled with the subject before the subject took the victim’s property, pushed him to the ground and fled on foot. The victim received non-life threatening injuries in the struggle. The subject was described as a Hispanic male, 20-25, 5'6", 150lbs., slim build, medium complexion, long black hair, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. 06-9617
On August 4, between 3:00 am and 8:00 am in the 1100 block of Jackson Avenue, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1995 Jeep Cherokee. 06-9631
On August 4, between 2:55 pm and 9:45 pm in the 1200 block of Myrtle Avenue, an auto theft was attempted. A door lock and the ignition of the 2005 Chrysler Sebring were damaged in the attempt. 06-9637
Between August 3 at 12:00 am and August 4 at 9:30 pm in the unit block of Manor Circle, an auto theft occurred. It is unknown what method was used to steal the 1987 Volvo SW. 06-9643
On August 5 at 4:23 am in the 6700 block of Cockerille Avenue, an arson occurred. A 1976 Mercedes 300D was set on fire and destroyed. The incident is under investigation by a Fire Department Investigator. 06-9662
Between August 4 at 9:30 pm and August 5 at 1:50 pm in the 6700 block of Conway Avenue, an auto theft occurred. The 1992 Honda Accord was stolen by unknown means. 06-9707
Between August 4 at 9:30 am and August 5 at 4:00 pm in the 7100 block of Poplar Avenue, an auto theft occurred. The 1995 Honda Accord was stolen by unknown means. 06-9712
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Posted by Police at August 10, 2006 06:33 PM