City of Takoma Park Police Department
● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912
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Public Information Officer (PIO)
Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901
January 6, 2012 (2:33 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Ronald A. Ricucci from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of George Nyakeh Moiba, 24, of Hyattsville, Maryland, for 1st degree burglary, destruction of property and theft under $100.
On August 17, 2011, at approximately 1:41 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 7000 block of New Hampshire Avenue for the report of a burglary that had occurred earlier. Investigation revealed that sometime between 5:30 a.m. on August 13, 2011 and 1:24 a.m. on August 17, 2011, an unknown suspect(s) gained access to the residence by forced entry through a laundry room window. Upon arrival home, the victim’s noticed that the outer screen/glass front entrance door was unsecured. Rooms were ransacked and property was taken. The residence was processed for evidence. DNA samples were taken from the residence.
On December 21, 2011, the Takoma Park Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division were contacted by the crime lab who had received a positive match on the DNA evidence submitted, which belonged to George Nyakeh Moiba. An arrest warrant was immediately obtained for Moiba’s arrest.
On January 5, 2012, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Takoma Park Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division were contacted by Prince George’s County Police who had arrested Moiba and served the warrant from Takoma Park. This investigation is on-going.
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