Takoma Park

Per Takoma Park Police: On April 12, at approximately 1:44 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 900 block of Merrimac Drive (7-11) for the report of an armed robbery that occurred earlier. The suspect entered the 7-11 and displayed a black handgun and demanded cash.  The employee complied and the suspect fled on foot from the store towards Carroll Avenue.

The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 18-20 years old, last seen wearing a black face mask, gloves, black hooded sweater, blue jeans and tan “Timberland” style boots. Officers conducted a canvas of the area with negative results. Lookout information was provided to all surrounding jurisdictions.

Takoma Park Police has issued the following correction on its press release:  The victim met one of the suspects on a social media site. That suspect lured the victim to an isolated location where additional suspects were waiting to commit the robbery.

Per Takoma Park Police: On April 7, at approximately 1:51 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Prince George’s Avenue and Elm Avenue (Forest Park) for the report of an armed robbery. The victim was in Forest Park when he was approached by three suspects, one armed with what appeared to be a white rifle with a scope and another suspect armed with a baseball bat. The suspects demanded property from the victim to which he complied.  The suspects put the victim on the ground, tied his hands and told him to remain there until they were gone.  The suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction.  The victim freed himself and notified police.

Per Takoma Park Police: On March 28 at approximately 4:35 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Red Carpet Inn) for a welfare check on a female. Officers arrived and were directed to a specific room where they found a victim suffering from injuries.  The victim, an employee of the establishment, was conducting house cleaning in a room when she was approached by an unknown male in the doorway of the room.  The male suspect entered the room, struck the victim in the head and put his hand forcefully over her mouth.  The male suspect attempted to rape the victim, without success.  The victim was able to free her mouth long enough to scream so someone would hear her.  The suspect fled on foot towards New Hampshire Avenue.  Prior to police arrival, a witness approached the room to check on the welfare of the victim at which time the suspect was making his way back to the room.  The victim barricaded herself in another room and the witness was able to flee and reach the management office to alert police.

Surveillance footage revealed a male suspect in an orange or yellow shirt with a dark jacket over the shirt, dark pants, boots, glasses and a surgical mask over his face fleeing the scene on foot towards New Hampshire Avenue.  Items of evidentiary value were recovered by police.  The victim was not seriously physically injured. Investigation continues.  Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100 and reference case #230015040.