Crime

On February 7, at approximately 6:40 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7000 block of Carroll Avenue for the report of a stolen auto. The victim was delivering food when his vehicle was stolen.  The outstanding stolen vehicle is described as a 2019 gray Honda Civic, VA Tag #TTU1834.  Case #230006278.

Per Takoma Park Police: The outstanding vehicle has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) stolen vehicle database. Investigation continues. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100

On February 2, at approximately 10:31 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue (7-Eleven) for an assault that had just occurred.

According to Takoma Park Police, The victim stated sometime between 10:00 and 10:30, he was in the 7-Eleven when an unknown male suspect approached him.  The suspect displayed a knife.  When the victim backed away, the suspect left the 7-11 but returned shortly after and confronted the victim again, this time throwing a rock through the victim’s front passenger vehicle window shattering it and breaking off the vehicle’s side mirror.  The suspect then fled on a black moped on East West Highway towards Prince George’s County.

On February 2 at approximately 10:00 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 100 block of Philadelphia Avenue (Takoma Park Library) for the report of a vandalism. According to Takoma Park Police, officers spoke with the construction supervisor overseeing the library renovation who indicated that unknown suspect(s) kicked out the bottom glass of the double doors, also causing damage to the door frame, and removed a door knob from a door.  It does not appear as though anything was stolen.

If you have any information regarding this vandalism, please contact the police department at 301-270-1100 and reference case #230005379. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Per Takoma Park Police: On January 31, 2023, at approximately 12:10 am, Takoma Park Detectives were in the area of 4^th Avenue and Eastern Avenue patrolling when they observed three occupants in a vehicle that was stolen.  While attempting to conduct a traffic stop, the occupants of the vehicle bailed out and fled on foot.  All three subjects were apprehended.

There was one adult 18-year-old male and two juvenile males, 15 and 17, all of Washington, D.C.  The juveniles were released to the custody of a parent and/or guardian.  Charges are pending.  This investigation is ongoing and will be updated

On January 30, at approximately 6:35 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 300 block of Tulip Avenue for the report of an attempted armed robbery. According to Takoma Park Police, the victim was walking on Tulip Avenue when she was approached by four unknown suspects who had gotten out of a light colored sedan.  The suspects demanded property from the victim at gunpoint.  At this time, another vehicle/witness pulled up near the victim and the victim screamed.  The suspects abandoned their efforts and got back into their vehicle and fled the area heading towards the District of Columbia.

No suspect descriptions.  A lookout was provided to all surrounding jurisdictions. Investigation continues under case #230004936.  Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

On January 29, at approximately 4:06 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7600 block of Maple Avenue for an assault that had just occurred.

According to Takoma Park Police, units arrived to find a victim who had been assaulted by an unknown male subject who he described as a black male, approximately 5’7, last seen wearing all black clothing with a black cap.  Officers canvassed the surrounding areas with negative results.  The victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

On January 27, at approximately 4:00 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6500 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Pupuseria Luisa food truck) for the report of a strong arm robbery that occurred earlier. This is the second armed robbery reported by the food truck in two weeks.

According to Takoma Park Police, at approximately 2:47 pm, two suspects entered the food truck through a side service window.  After stealing property, the suspects exited through the rear hatch of the truck and fled on foot towards Ray Road. The suspects are described as (1) Hispanic male, unknown race, last seen wearing a black face mask, white hoodie and khaki pants; (2) Hispanic male, unknown race, last seen wearing a black face mask and all black clothing.

On January 26, at approximately 9:11 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 700 block of Devonshire Avenue for an attempted shed burglary. Sometime overnight, unknown suspect(s) attempted to pry open the locks on the victim’s shed but was unsuccessful.  Property was not stolen. Investigation continues under case #230004230. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100.

On January 26, at approximately 9:20 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 700 block of Ethan Allen Avenue for the report of an attempt stolen auto.  Unknown suspect(s) attempted to steal the victim’s vehicle sometime between 10:00 pm January 25 and 9:00 am January 26.  The suspect pulled wires and damaged the steering wheel column; however, was unsuccessful in stealing the vehicle. Investigation continues under case #230004232.  Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100.