Arrest Made of Three Juveniles for Home Invasion Robbery; Other Offenses - News Release

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City of Takoma Park Police Department

● 7500 Maple Avenue ● Takoma Park, Md 20912



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Public Information Officer (PIO)

Catherine Plevy, 301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901



March 7, 2013 (9:30 a.m.)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chief Alan M. Goldberg from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of three male juveniles, ages 14, 15 and 16, all residing in Takoma Park, Maryland, for armed robbery, 1st degree burglary, theft under $500 and 2nd degree assault.

On March 6, 2013, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7800 block of Kennewick Avenue for reports of a fight in progress and subjects attempting to force their way into the victim’s residence. Four subjects (the fourth is an unknown Hispanic male, 15-17 years old, medium build, last seen wearing a dark blue jacket and black jeans) forced their way into the victim’s residence, assaulted the victim and took property. One of the subjects implied to the victim that he had a gun. Upon police arrival, the four subjects had fled the scene on foot towards Kirklynn Avenue. A look-out was provided for all subjects. During a search for the subjects, Takoma Park Police located two of them walking on Erskine Street at 13th Place. They were in possession of some of the stolen property. Both were taken into custody. Contact was made with the third subject’s parent and he was also taken into custody. The fourth subject is still outstanding. Investigation is on-going.

All three juveniles were transported to the Takoma Park Police Department. Department of Juvenile Services was notified and all three subjects were committed to Noyes Juvenile Detention Facility.