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
February 11, 2009 (2:05 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of two juveniles (14 and 15 years old) for a citizen robbery that occurred on February 10, 2009, in the 6900 block of Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland.
At approximately 3:07 p.m., a Takoma Park Police Officer was flagged down by a motorist who saw several juveniles harassing a victim. When the suspects saw the officer, they started to flee on foot with property taken from the victim. Two juveniles were apprehended, arrested and charged with Robbery, Theft Under, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit 2nd Degree Assault. They were both released to the custody of their guardians. Investigation and charges are still pending for other individuals involved.
Posted by Plevy at February 11, 2009 02:03 PM