Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Armed Robbery - Community Advisory

On August 20, 2012, at approximately 9:19 p.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 7000 block of Carroll Avenue to a parking lot for the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. The victim was standing in the parking lot when she was approached by a suspect with a handgun from behind demanding property. The victim complied and the suspect fled in an awaiting vehicle towards the District of Columbia.
The suspect is described as follows: black male, 5’10-6’0, medium build, last seen wearing a white shirt, unknown color shorts, ski mask and armed with a black handgun.
Investigation continues under case #12041283. Anyone with information about this crime 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.

No comments:

Post a Comment