Strong Armed Robbery
On October 18th at approximately 8:30 p.m., units responded to the 7300 block of Takoma Avenue for reports of a strong armed robbery. The victims were walking on Takoma Avenue towards Cleveland Avenue when they passed two black males walking in the opposite direction. Once they passed, the suspects yelled out to them and when they turned, noticed one of the suspects pointing a black handgun at them. The suspects took property and then fled towards the Takoma Metro Station. The victims were not hurt. The area was tracked with negative results. The first suspect was described as a black male, approximately 6’5, 270 lbs, wearing a blue or gray hoody. The second suspect was described as a black male, approximately 6’3, 180 lbs., wearing dark pants and a dark-colored hoody. Investigation continues by TPPD under case #07058817. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100.
Posted by Cathy at October 19, 2007 11:53 AM