Police Respond to Attempted Armed Carjacking at Gas Station

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On February 29, at approximately 7:38 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6400 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Marathon gas station) for the report of an attempted armed carjacking.


According to police, “the victim had finished pumping gasoline and returned to her vehicle when an unknown male suspect approached her at her driver’s side window.  The suspect brandished a knife while attempting to open the victim’s door. The victim was able to flee in her vehicle to a safe location to call police.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’3, last seen wearing a gray hoodie and black jacket armed with a knife. A lookout was provided to all surrounding jurisdictions.

Investigation continues under case #240009964.  Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100.”

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