Friday, May 18, 2012

UPDATE A Message from the Chief of Police - Shots Heard Fired May 17, 2012 in the area of Flower Avenue and Sligo Creek Parkway - Community Advisory

Today, Takoma Park Police Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians were out in the neighborhoods in the area of Flower Avenue and Sligo Creek Parkway to follow up on the shots heard fired last evening. They also spoke with citizens in the area, who also heard what they believed to be gunshots. The Detectives canvassed the foot trails along Sligo Creek Parkway looking for shell casings and/or any other items that would possibly identify the person(s) responsible for this incident. Nothing was found during the search. Investigation continues.

Please call 301-270-1100 if you have information on this incident, which will lead to the identity of the suspects.

You can also use your cell phone to send a tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.


* Text to 847411

* Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message.

* Type your message including as much detail as possible to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.

* Send your tip, knowing that you are helping to reduce crime in your community while remaining 100% anonymous.


You can also now send a tip using the Takoma Park Police Department's Facebook page. In the left hand column you will find a link to "submit a tip." Your tip is important and CAN make a difference!


If you see a crime in progress and need to contact the Takoma Park Police, please call 301-270-1100. If you need to report an emergency that involves the need for fire or rescue services, you must call 9-1-1.
 

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