NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
• 7500 Maple Avenue • Takoma Park, MD 20912
For more information contact:
D/Cpl. Andrew M. John, Police Information Officer
301/891-7148
September 23, 2007 8:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Police Investigate Citizen Robbery
On June 21, 2007, at approximately 11:15PM, police officials were summoned to the Unit Block of Pine Ave, Takoma Park for the report of a strong arm robbery. An adult male was walking alone when a subject ran up to him and attacked him, striking him and knocking him to the ground. The subject struck the victim several more times before taking his wallet and bag. He then fled in a white sedan, driven by a second subject. The victim refused treatment for minor injuries. The subject was described as a black male in his 20's, 5'11", 190 lbs, medium build, dark complexion, short hair, wearing shorts and a white tee shirt. No description was given for the second subject.
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Posted by Cathy at June 23, 2007 09:05 AM