Takoma Park Police has issued the following correction on its press release: The victim met one of the suspects on a social media site. That suspect lured the victim to an isolated location where additional suspects were waiting to commit the robbery.
Per Takoma Park Police: On April 7, at approximately 1:51 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Prince George’s Avenue and Elm Avenue (Forest Park) for the report of an armed robbery. The victim was in Forest Park when he was approached by three suspects, one armed with what appeared to be a white rifle with a scope and another suspect armed with a baseball bat. The suspects demanded property from the victim to which he complied. The suspects put the victim on the ground, tied his hands and told him to remain there until they were gone. The suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim freed himself and notified police.
The victim was not seriously physically injured during the armed robbery. The suspects are described as Hispanic males, one was approximately 5’9, thin, curly hair, clean shaven and last seen wearing a black sweater and black pants; nothing further on the other two suspects. Lookout information was provided to all surrounding jurisdictions.
Investigators are asking that anyone with information about this incident, or knows the identities of the suspects, please contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #230016551. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps