Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Vandalism to Vehicles - Community Advisory

On December 18, 2012, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Pine Avenue and Elm Avenue for the report of a suspect seen breaking into vehicles. Multiple calls were received regarding this incident.
Investigation revealed that sometime between 3:00 a.m. and 3:50 a.m., an unknown suspect was seen by several people breaking into vehicles. Four vehicles sustained significant damage, i.e., broken windows and body damage. At this time, it is unknown if property was taken from any of the vehicles.
At this time, there is no suspect information. There does not seem to be any specific pattern to the type of vehicle vandalized, or whether the vehicles were targeted for any common purpose.
Police continue to investigate these vandalism to autos. The neighborhoods have been canvassed and many interviews conducted, however, at this time, no new information has been developed.
If you have any information regarding these vandalism to autos, please contact the police department at 301-270-1100 and reference case #12062121. Parents, if you have a child who has information that could assist in this investigation, and that child would like to remain anonymous, you may make a phone call on his/her behalf.
As we receive further information, we will update you.
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.

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