Skimming Devices Recovered at Multiple Businesses

 

The Financial Crimes Section is issuing a community-wide warning about skimming devices. In the past month, the PGPD has recovered ten overlay credit card skimming devices at convenience stores and other businesses in the county. Skimming devices can be placed at point-of-sale terminals inside of retail stores, grocery stores, convenience stores or any location where credit card transactions are conducted. We are urging members of the community be vigilant when making credit/debit card payments at point-of-sale machines. 

 

Locations of recovered skimmers:

4500 block of Saint Barnabas Road in Temple Hills

3000 block of Forestville Road in Forestville

6100 block of Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill

6800 block of Race Track Road in Unincorporated Bowie

6300 block of Central Avenue in Seat Pleasant

11000 block of Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville

9100 block of Riggs Road in Chillum area

5800 block of Greenbelt Road in College Park

 

Investigators are offering the following guidance to help avoid being victimized by these point-of-sale skimming devices:

*Swiping your credit/debit card places you at the greatest risk of compromise - contactless credit cards or “Tap to Pay” is a safer method of payment

*Stores with heavy customer traffic are a greater risk for overlay skimmers

*Be vigilant for devices with inoperable chip readers

 

If you believe there is a skimming device on an ATM or card reader in the county, or you believe you have been a victim of a skimming device, please contact us. Please also notify store personnel, leave the device in place and allow law enforcement to remove it.

 

PGPD detectives investigating skimming devices can be reached at 301-516-1464. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.   

 

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Pedestrian Dies of Injuries from Collision

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a now fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in the unincorporated section of Bowie. The victim is 35-year-old Brittany Young of Washington, DC. 

On April 23, 2024, at approximately 9:15 pm, officers were called to the area of Pleasant Prospect Road and Bishops Content Road for a collision involving a pedestrian. 

The preliminary investigation revealed a driver struck Young in the median of the roadway. She was transported to a hospital with critical injuries. She died on April 30, 2024. The involved driver remained on the scene and is cooperating. The circumstances of the collision are under investigation.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0023386.

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Shooting Victim Dies of Injuries

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred in Oxon Hill. The victim is 16-year-old De’Marco Bradford of Washington, DC. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On April 22, 2024, at approximately 9:55 pm, officers responded to the 1000 block of Kennebec Street in Oxon Hill for the report of a shooting. Officers located Bradford and a second victim, an adult male, outside suffering from gunshot wounds. They were both transported to a hospital. Bradford died of his injuries several days later. The second victim’s injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify a suspect(s). 

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0023153. 

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Missing Man Found

UPDATE: Mr. Brown has been safely located. Thank you for sharing.

Joseph Brown

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. He is identified as 65-year-old Joseph Brown. He was last seen in the 3900 block of Suitland Road in Suitland on April 27, 2024 at approximately 1:15pm.

Mr. Brown is a black male, 5'8" tall and 181 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray baseball hat with blue writing, dark color hoodie, black sweatpants and black and white shoes.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit at 301-772-8970.