Police Investigate Armed Robbery That Occurred Early Saturday Morning

On December 2, at approximately 12:32 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Eastern Avenue and Piney Branch Road for an armed robbery that had just occurred.

According to police, “The victim was walking in the area when the suspect vehicle, a red Kia (unknown model/year with temporary tags), pulled up alongside him.  The suspect vehicle was driven by an unknown male.  Four other unknown male suspect passengers exited the vehicle and all four brandished handguns and pointed them at the victim.  One of the suspects physically assaulted the victim before forcibly stealing his belongings.  The four suspects returned to the suspect vehicle and fled in an unknown direction.

The victim was provided with medical assistance by Fire and Rescue.  The victim was not seriously physically injured during the armed robbery.

The suspects were described as all black males, approximately 5’9-6’0, all under the age of 25, all last seen wearing ski masks and dark clothing; four of them with handguns. 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 #230069413.”