On November 10, at approximately 4:44 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue for the report of a strong-arm carjacking that had just occurred.
According to police, “The victim was standing near his parked vehicle when he was approached by an unknown male suspect and verbally threatened him if he did not give him his car keys. The victim complied and the suspect stole the victim’s vehicle, a silver Subaru Legacy, MD Tag #8FM2420.
The suspect was described as HIspanic, last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood, black ski mask and black cammo pants. The suspect arrived on a white moped. The outstanding vehicle has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) stolen vehicle database.
A canvass of the area was conducted with negative results. A lookout was broadcast to all surrounding jurisdictions. This investigation is ongoing. Investigators are asking that anyone with information about this incident, or knows the identity of the suspect, please contact the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #240053923.” Photo courtesy Google Maps