On November 24, 2008*, at approximately 9:08 p.m., Takoma Park Police responded to Erie Avenue for reports of a burglary. An out-of-town guest was staying with the victim’s at their home when he heard noises. When he approached the area of the house where he heard noises, he discovered a young black male was inside the house. The suspect was described as approximately 5’6, 170 pounds, no facial hair and was wearing a black skull cap with colored stripes and a blue jean denim jacket. The suspect left the property exiting through a door to the backyard and fled through the yards of the neighbors. The lock to the door had been “punched” and disengaged from the casing. No property was taken and there were no injuries. Investigation continues under case #08070032. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
* This advisory was delayed due to technical difficulties.
Posted by Plevy at December 2, 2008 02:23 PM