On August 23, 2012, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a victim walked in to the Takoma Park Police Department at 7500 Maple Avenue to report that he had been robbed at gunpoint earlier. The victim was in the 1000 block of Larch Avenue delivering newspapers at approximately 3:05 a.m. when his vehicle experienced a malfunction. When he exited his vehicle and attempted to repair it, another vehicle with two occupants, believed to be a small Toyota truck, approached him. A description of the first suspect, the driver, is unavailable as he stayed in the vehicle. The second suspect, the passenger, had a dark complexion, approximately 30 years old, 5’6, 180 lbs, with a mustache. He was last seen wearing a black knit skull cap, red or brown coveralls with a black jacket. The second suspect exited his vehicle claiming to be a mechanic and offered to assist. He then grabbed the victim, forced him to the ground while brandishing a white revolver. Property was taken from the victim. A look-out for the suspects and vehicle was given to all neighboring jurisdictions.
Investigation continues under case #12041752. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.
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