On September 16, 2008, at approximately 10:08 p.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 7500 block of Maple Avenue for reports of a citizen armed robbery. The victim was entering her residence when the suspect brandished what appeared to be a black machine gun and demanded property. Having startled the victim, she refused to comply and the suspect assaulted her and then fled taking property. The suspected weapon had been left at the scene by the suspect and was retrieved by investigating officers and determined to be a toy. Pfc. Atwell arrived with his K-9 partner and began tracking for the suspect with negative results. The suspect is described as a black male, unknown age, wearing a black baseball-type cap, approximately 5’6-5’8, medium build, medium complexion, black t-shirt, dark pants, and possibly a thin beard and mustache. The victim was not seriously injured. Investigation continues under case #08055315. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
Posted by Plevy at September 17, 2008 10:24 AM