Friday, May 25, 2012

UPDATE Residential Burglaries - Community Advisory

On May 25, 2012, at approximately 10:18 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 7500 block of Holly Avenue for reports of a residential burglary in progress. Upon arrival, police observed a window at the rear of the residence had the screen cut and the window was open. A witness saw two black males and one Hispanic male at the window when she called police. It did not appear that property had been taken.

In the same timeframe, another home had been burglarized in the 200 block of Grant Avenue. Upon arrival, police observed the basement door ajar and the rear screen window cut. Property was taken.

Suspect descriptions: (1) black male, large afro, last seen wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans; (2) Hispanic male, last seen wearing a dark blue t-shirt and blue jeans; (3) black male, no further.

Investigation continues under case #12025259 (Holly Avenue) and #12025326 (Grant Avenue). Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.

You can now 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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