NEWS RELEASE
City of Takoma Park Police Department
• 7500 Maple Avenue • Takoma Park, Md 20912
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
December 2, 2008 (2:20 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On November 28, 2008*, at approximately 10:59 p.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 6900 block of Carroll Avenue, in the back of a parking lot, for reports of a robbery and car-jacking of a commercial DHL vehicle. The victim stated he was dropping some packages off at approximately 10:40 p.m. when he was approached by a black male in dark clothing. The subject grabbed him from behind and tried to take keys to the vehicle. The victim tried to escape and was assaulted by the subject. A second subject assisted by grabbing the victim’s legs, while a third suspect helped lift the victim off the ground. There was a struggle and the subjects were able to take the keys from the victim and then “flung” him near a gated fence. The three subjects then ran towards the commercial vehicle. Two of the subjects entered the vehicle, but the third could not fit so he ran towards a waiting black Ford Expedition, unknown tag, which was occupied by a fourth subject. There is no identifying information for the fourth subject. Both vehicles fled onto Maple Avenue towards Washington, D.C. The victim believes that he was followed into the parking lot by the subjects in the black Ford Expedition. The victim sustained minor injuries. Property was taken along with the commercial DHL vehicle.
The vehicle is described as a yellow and red commercial Ford truck with the DHL company logo, Maryland tag #07V940.
The subjects are described as black males in their early 20’s dressed in black.
Suspect #1: black male, early 20’s, 5’9 - 6’0, 140-160 pounds, wearing a green/gray jacket with dark pants, possibly cuffed dark jeans, and black boots.
Suspect #2: black male, early 20’s, 5’7 - 5’9, 150-160 pounds, wearing a black North Face coat with a dark scarf covering his forehead and mouth, blue jeans, black gloves and black tennis shoes.
Suspect #3: black male, early 20’s, 5’9 - 6’0, wearing a black North Face jacket, blue jeans and black boots.
Suspect #4: unknown description. Was occupying the get-away black Ford Expedition.
Investigation continues under case #08070748. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
* This release was delayed due to technical difficulties.
Posted by Plevy at December 2, 2008 02:25 PM