Friday, September 10, 2010

Identity of Suspect Sought in Multiple Commercial Armed Robberies

Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual wanted in connection with armed robberies at a Baskin & Robbins and a T-Mobile store.

The most recent occurred on September 9, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. when a suspect walked into a Baskin & Robbins located in the 11600 block of Beltsville Drive in Beltsville, Maryland posing as a customer. Once inside, the suspect walked behind the counter, displayed a black handgun, and demanded money from the victim. The victim complied and gave the suspect an undetermined amount of money. The suspect fled the scene on foot.

Police believe this same suspect is also responsible for an armed robbery at a T-Mobile store located in the 8900 block of 62nd Avenue in Berwyn Heights, Maryland. On September 3, 2010 at approximately 12:15 p.m., the suspect walked into the T-Mobile store posing as a customer. Once inside, the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the victim. The victim complied and gave the suspect an undetermined amount of money. The suspect fled the scene on foot.

The suspect is described as a black male between the ages of 28-30 years-old and approximately 5’10” tall. The suspect was last seen wearing a camouflaged baseball cap, white T-shirt, black pants, and was armed with a black handgun.

Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit at 301-772-4905. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online. Surveillance camera photos of the suspect are attached.

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