March 7—Takoma Park Street Robberies
From Takoma Park Police:
At approximately 8:56 PM, police officials were summoned to the report of an attempt armed robbery at 7667 Maple Ave, Takoma Park. According to the first victim, he was approached by a black male in his late 20's to early 30's, 5'08, thin build, wearing a black jacket, black hat, black ski mask and armed with a dark colored hand gun. The suspect displayed the handgun and attempted to rob the victim who successfully fled the area.
The second victim who was entering the building and heard the struggle from the 1st attempt robbery, was confronted by the same suspect who pointed the weapon at him and ordered him to enter the building, this victim also successfully fled the immediate area and contacted the police.
In an unrelated incident, at approximately 9:12pm, police officials were summoned to the report of a strong-arm robbery which occurred in the 7500 block of Carroll Ave, Takoma Park. According to the victim, she was approached from behind by a heavy set black male with thick prescription glasses, wearing dark clothing. The suspect had exited from the passenger side of a light blue older model 4 door vehicle which was being operated by a unknown suspect. The suspect demanded the victims property, obtained her cellular phone and returned to the vehicle which fled northbound Old Carroll Ave to Sligo Creek Parkway.
Investigators do not believe the first incident is related to the 2nd incident.
D/Cpl. Andrew M. John
Takoma Park Police
Police Information Officer