Armed Robbery - Community Advisory

On April 20, 2012, at approximately 3:08 p.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 6900 block of New Hampshire (Beau Nails) for reports of an armed robbery that had just occurred. The calling victim indicated that two black males fled the establishment armed with a shotgun and an AK47. Officers arrived at the scene and began a canvass of the area. Information was broadcast to all surrounding jurisdictions. A mutual aid request was made to Montgomery County Police K9 for a track of the suspects who fled towards Ethan Allen Avenue. Preliminary investigation revealed that both suspects entered the business, produced firearms and announced a robbery. Property was taken from several victims. The suspects are described as:

Suspect 1: Black male, 6’1, 225 lbs., armed with a shotgun.

Suspect 2: Black male, 6’2, 185 lbs., armed with a submachine gun

Investigation continues under case #12018928. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.



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