Arrest Made for Thefts from Auto - News Release

NEWS RELEASE
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

November 26, 2012 (11:07 a.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chief Alan M. Goldberg of the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of Elvis A. Ramirez, 33, of Silver Spring, Maryland, for two counts of theft under $500, and attempt theft under $500.
On November 24, at approximately 2:48 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 6800 block of New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for reports of a theft from auto that occurred approximately 30 minutes prior. Ramirez was caught rifling through the victim’s vehicle and fled across New Hampshire Avenue towards Prince George’s County. A check of the victim’s vehicle revealed several items of personal property missing. Ramirez returned to the area and was confronted by the victim, who returned an item of property and handed the rest off to an unknown second suspect. Shortly after the call on New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park Police Officers also responded to the 1100 block of Linden Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for reports of another theft from auto in progress. The suspect in this theft was also identified as Ramirez.
Ramirez was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit without incident.
** A photograph of Ramirez is not available at this time **