On May 26, 2025, at approximately 2:42 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue (7-Eleven) for an armed robbery.
Per Police: “Upon police arrival, they met with an employee of the 7-Eleven and a witness to the armed robbery. According to both individuals, an unknown Black male suspect—approximately 60 years old—entered the business and brandished a knife approximately five inches in length. The suspect was described as wearing black sunglasses, a black ski mask around his neck, a white tank top, black shorts, and white shoes. He also had a visible tattoo on his left bicep.
Surveillance footage confirmed the suspect arrived in a white Volkswagen Jetta at approximately 2:29 p.m. The suspect initially approached the register and asked for a cup before walking behind the counter and demanding money while holding the knife in a threatening manner. The suspect stole money from the registers as well as a pack of cigarettes. The suspect fled prior to police arrival. The victims were not physically harmed.
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 #250023305.”