On September 15, 2008, at approximately 11:26 p.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 7500 block of Carroll Avenue for reports of a citizen armed robbery. The victim was walking from Metro when he was approached by two black males, one with a handgun. The suspects took property from the victim and then fled on foot up Carroll Avenue. Pfc. Atwell arrived with his K-9 partner and began tracking for the suspects. The K-9 track ended at the 7600 block of Maple Avenue with negative results. The first suspect is described as a black male, 6’0-6’2, black bushy hair in a pony-tail, light complexion, dark baggy jeans, light t-shirt, thin build and right-handed (armed). The second suspect is described as a black male. The victim was not injured. Investigation continues under case #08055088. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
Posted by Plevy at September 16, 2008 01:35 PM