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Police Investigate Shots Fired Sunday Afternoon; Seven Shell Casings Located

Published February 12, 2023 at 10:42PM

On February 12 at approximately 12:47 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the Hudson Avenue and Roanoke Avenue area for multiple calls about hearing what sounded like several shots being fired. Officers canvassed the area on foot for suspects, potential victims, and casings. Officers located seven shell casings indicative of a weapon’s discharge. Those shell casings were impounded.

Possible suspects and vehicle descriptions were left through the Takoma Park anonymous tip line. Please contact Takoma Park Police if you witnessed the incident or have video surveillance. If you hear what sounds like shots fired please call 911 if you have an emergency or our non-emergency number of 301-270-1100. This investigation is ongoing. If you have any information, please contact the police at 301-270-1100. Courtesy of Takoma Park Police, featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Update: Juvenile Involved in Strong Arm Carjacking That Occurred on Thursday; Charges Pending

By MCS Staff

Published February 12, 2023 at 3:22PM

Per Takoma Park Police: On February 10, at approximately 10:14 pm, a detective from the Takoma Park Police Department responded to the Fairfax County, Virginia, Police Department for the recovered carjacked vehicle that was stolen on February 9 from Westmoreland Avenue. Fairfax County Police undercover units located the stolen vehicle in front of a shopping establishment. Four suspects were apprehended. Two of the suspects were 18-year-old adults and the other two were 17-year-old juveniles. Only one of the 17-year-old juveniles, from the District of Columbia, was responsible for the carjacking in Takoma Park. The other juvenile was released to the custody of a guardian. The two adults were charged by Fairfax County Police for theft and possession of stolen property. Charges are pending for the carjacking. This investigation is ongoing and will be updated.

[February 10, 2023] On February 9, at approximately 7:32 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Westmoreland Avenue and Carroll Avenue for the report of a carjacking that had just occurred. The victim was in his parked vehicle on Westmoreland Avenue conducting work through his employment when he was approached by three suspects walking from Carroll Avenue on to Westmoreland Avenue. The suspects approached the driver’s side door, opened it and demanded the victim get out. The victim complied and the three suspects fled in the vehicle towards Carroll Avenue and made a right turn. All of the victim’s work tools were inside the vehicle.

Driver Strikes 13-Year-Old Pedestrian; Non-Life Threatening Injuries Sustained

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 9:28AM

On Friday February 10, at approximately 6:00 pm, a 13-year- old juvenile pedestrian was struck in the roadway in the area of Carroll Avenue and Manor Circle. According to Takoma Park Police, the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk. The driver remained on scene following the crash. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigation on-going. Case #230006773. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Police Investigate Theft From Auto; Stolen Credit Card Used Shortly After

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 8:36AM | Updated February 11, 2023 at 9:30AM

On February 10, at approximately 11:02 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6400 block of New Hampshire Avenue for the report of a theft from auto. The victim’s vehicle was parked at the gas station near a food truck. She witnessed one suspect open her front passenger door and steal property. The suspect then entered a black sedan and fled towards the District of Columbia.

According to Takoma Park police, shortly after, the suspect used the victim’s credit card at a retail store in the District of Columbia. The suspect vehicle is a black Kia Forte with DC tags and the suspect is described as an unknown race male, thin, last seen wearing a black sweater, black gloves, gray shoes, gray pants and a black ski mask. Investigation continues. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100 and reference case #230006793 Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Detectives Investigate Robberies of Four Food Trucks; Surveillance Video of Suspects Released

By Patrick Herron

Published February 10, 2023 at 1:01PM | Updated February 10, 2023 at 3:37PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Major Crimes Division and Takoma Park Criminal Investigations Division are investigating a series of commercial robberies that began in January 2023. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects believed to be responsible for multiple food truck robberies in Montgomery County and Takoma Park.

On Monday, January 23, 2023, 4th District officers responded to Elvira’s Kitchen Food Truck in the 14000 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring for the report of a robbery that just occurred. The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 2:55 p.m., two Hispanic male suspects approached the food truck, vaulted the barrier and climbed inside. Once inside, one of the suspects began to pull an object from his waistband. Believing it was a weapon, the employee fled the truck. The suspects stole an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Police Investigate Armed Robbery That Occurred Early Thursday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published February 9, 2023 at 12:13PM

On February 9, at approximately 3:30 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue for the report of an armed robbery. The victim was waiting at the bus stop when he was approached by two unknown suspects who demanded property while brandishing a handgun. The victim complied and the suspects left the area on foot. The victim was not seriously physically injured during the armed robbery.

According to Takoma Park Police, the suspects are described as (1) Black male, approximately 6’0, skinny, last seen wearing all black with a black ski mask and (2) Black male, approximately 5’8, skinny, last seen wearing a green shirt and black pants. 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 #230005483. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Police Investigating Car Theft That Occurred While Driver Was Delivering Food

By MCS Staff

Published February 8, 2023 at 8:34AM

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

Lidl Continues MoCo Expansion With Bethesda Location

By MCS Staff

Published February 7, 2023 at 4:44PM

Lidl is coming to Bethesda. The grocery store will open at the 41,300 SF location that was formerly home to Safeway on Old Georgetown Road for over 25 years, according to a report by Robert Dyer. Safeway closed at 7625 Old Georgetown Road in in March 2018 after opening in 1991. An opening date for the upcoming Lidl is not yet available.

Lidl opened its first grocery store in Takoma Park in December 2020. That was followed by a store in Glenmont in 2021, and the grocery store then opened a location in Montgomery Village about a year ago. Locations in Germantown and Rockville are also planned.

New Window Regulations Now in Effect in Takoma Park

By MCS Staff

Published February 7, 2023 at 8:50AM

Last month, new regulations were enacted that allows tenants to request window guards be installed in their apartment at no cost. A tenant can request a window guard for any window if it meets the following criteria:

When you request a window guard, the landlord has 14 days to install the guard. A guard can be any combination of bars or window stoppers as long as it can securely ensure that an opening of greater than 4 inches is not possible. You can find out more by going online to the Window Guard Regulation webpage. The Housing Division is also available to answer any questions or assist. You can reach the Division through phone by calling 301-891-7222 or by emailing the Housing Division.

Police Seek Suspect Who Allegedly Threw a Rock Through Victim’s Car Window

By MCS Staff

Published February 3, 2023 at 9:57PM

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.

Takoma Park Library Vandalized While Being Renovated

By MCS Staff

Published February 3, 2023 at 7:28PM

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