Armed Robbery - Community Advisory

On March 16, 2013, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7800 block of Kennewick Avenue for the report of a citizen armed robbery that had occurred earlier. The victim was walking home from his place of employment to his residence when was approached by three Hispanic males. The suspects demanded property from the victim; one of the suspects was holding a black semi-automatic handgun. The victim complied and the suspects fled on foot. A K9 track was conducted with negative results. A canvass of the area was also conducted with negative results. However, some of the victim’s stolen property was recovered in the street and in a grassy area between the 7800 block of Kennewick Avenue and Anne Street. Surrounding jurisdictions were notified. The victim was not physically injured.

The suspects are described as three Hispanic males, all last seen wearing dark clothing, and one suspect was holding a black semi-automatic handgun.

Investigation continues under case #13012145. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.



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