NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
• 7500 Maple Avenue • Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci, 301/891.7104
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142
January 10, 2008 (11:50 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On January 9, 2008, at approximately 10:00 a.m., a Takoma Park Police Officer responded to the Takoma Park Police Station for the report of an assault. He was met by the juvenile victim and his father. The victim was waiting at the bus stop in the 7000 block of New Hampshire Avenue at approximately 7:30 a.m. when he was approached by the juvenile suspect. The suspect engaged the victim in a conversation and then grabbed his property and began running down New Hampshire Avenue towards a black Jeep. The victim followed the suspect and attempted to retrieve his property when he was assaulted. The suspect then fled in a black Jeep. The victim knew the identification of the suspect which led to the suspect’s arrest at approximately 12:22 p.m. The suspect was charged with Strong-armed robbery, 2nd Degree Assault, Theft Under $500 and Destruction of Property. The suspect was released to the custody of his guardian.
Posted by Cathy at January 10, 2008 11:52 AM