Residential Burglary - Community Advisory

On March 15, 2013, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1100 block of Holton Lane for reports of a residential burglary that occurred earlier sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) made entry into the residence by breaking a window pane out of the rear basement door and took property.

Residents saw a suspicious person in the neighborhood looking through windows and knocking on doors. The suspicious person is described as a black male, slim build, 18-22 years old, 5’7-5’9, last seen wearing a black knit hat, dark clothing and black pants.

Investigation continues under case #13011898. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.

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