Friday, November 30, 2012

Gas Station Theft from Auto - Community Advisory

On November 30, 2012, at approximately 7:56 a.m., officers responded for a theft from auto that occurred earlier at approximately 7:45 a.m. in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Sunoco Gas Station). While inside the gas station store, the suspect entered the victim’s vehicle through the unlocked front driver’s side door and took property. Before driving away, the suspects broke into another vehicle at the same location and took property. Surveillance footage shows the suspect vehicle exiting the gas station heading south on New Hampshire Avenue and then taking a left turn on to Chillum Road. Investigation revealed that the suspect vehicle may be stolen out of Prince George’s County with a stolen motor vehicle tag out of the District of Columbia.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing a gray hoodie and black pants.

The suspect vehicle is described as a gray Infinity FX35.

Investigation continues under case #12058754 and #12058756. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.

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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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