Armed Robbery in Takoma Park, Maryland Near Westmoreland Avenue

From the police blotter...

Today at approximately 1:01 p.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the roadway in the 6900 block of Westmoreland Avenue for reports of an armed robbery.  The victim was walking to her vehicle with her purse and laptop computer. A small, older black sedan vehicle with the windows rolled down pulled up behind her.  The first suspect pointed a gun at her and demanded property.  The victim complied and the suspect sped off on Walnut Avenue towards Eastern Avenue.  The victim indicated there was a second vehicle very close to the suspect vehicle, described as a dirty white or gray station wagon.  This vehicle was at the scene during the robbery and followed the suspect vehicle.  It is unknown if the second vehicle was a witness or a second suspect vehicle.  The victim was not injured.

The suspects are described as two black males (dark complexions).  One of the suspects was wearing a skull cap and carrying a black handgun.

The investigation continues under case #10059596.  Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call the police at 301-270-1100.  You can now text your tip to the Takoma Park Police Department and remain 100% anonymous.

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Attempted Carjacking in Brookland

There was an attempted carjacking in Brookland last night. Here is the chilling account of what happened. It ended okay --nobody was hurt and the car wasn't stolen-- but the bad guys had a gun and the outcome could have been very different.  One of the possible reasons that this location was chosen by the carjackers is that it was dark -- not only because it was night but because the street light was out.

File this under I never thought it would happen to us. Two individuals attempted to carjack my husband with a gun right in front of our house tonight. He turned and ran down the street, they thankfully did not give chase. He called 911 and cops came right away. While he was with the cops, an attempted carjacking happened elsewhere on Monroe, two individuals as well.

The perps hid in our ally, which has been without a light for a week. I called the mayor's call center last week to fix it. Is there anyone on this list who can help me get that done now? Between this incident and the attempted house break-in a few months ago and the ongoing prostitution issues, my little neck of the woods is becoming a bit dicey for me.

This happened on Monroe Street, NE between Rhode Island Avenue and Clinton.

Neighbors, be safe out there and keep your porch lights on.

Armed Robbery on Van Ness Street Saturday

Update, Sept 20: The police have provided this additional information about this armed robbery: "Two complainants report that they were approached by two suspects, both described as 19-23 year old males, medium complexion with short hair. Both suspects were armed with handguns and demanded money. The suspects also obtained the victims' car keys and drove away with their 2003 Honda Accord toward 45th Street."

There was an armed robbery last night at the 4400 block of Van Ness Street, NW near Turtle Park (Friendship Recreation Center). Here is the information straight from the police blotter:

Robbery Hold Up Gun, 1140pm, 4440 Van Ness St., NW; L/O 2 B/M's armed with handguns. Also taken was a Honda bearing VA tags JNG5129 westbound on Van Ness. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I201100515838