On January 18, 2009, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue for reports of an armed carjacking/kidnapping that occurred earlier in the evening. At approximately 9:30 p.m., the victim parked his vehicle in the 7300 block of New Hampshire Avenue and was approached by three black males; one displaying a handgun. The suspects demanded property and the victim complied. The suspects then demanded the victim’s vehicle. The suspects ordered the victim into the backseat of the vehicle. After demanding and taking more property, the suspects demanded the victim tell them his PIN number and they then drove to the Wachovia Bank ATM located on New Hampshire Avenue at University Boulevard East. The victim was ordered to keep his head down while the suspects drove the vehicle. After leaving the ATM, the suspects drove southbound on New Hampshire Avenue and then made a right on to Poplar Avenue. After entering the residential area, the suspects ordered the victim out of the vehicle and the suspects continued to flee in the victim’s vehicle.
The suspects are described as:
(1) black male, approximately 22 years old, approximately 6’0, 200 pounds, muscular build, dark complexion, last seen wearing a black hood, sweatshirt and black three-hole mask, carrying a silver revolver.
(2) black male, approximately 18 years old, approximately 5’9, 150-160 pounds, dark complexion, last seen wearing black jeans, coat and skull/knit cap.
(3) black male, approximately 18 years old, approximately 5’1 - 5’2, 130-140 pounds, light complexions, last seen wearing a brown sweater and black skull/knit cap.
The stolen vehicle is described as a 2004 white Isuzu Ascender, Maryland Tag #A177370.
There were no serious injuries to the victim.
Investigation continues under case #09003233. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
Posted by Plevy at January 19, 2009 10:13 AM