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On Sunday, Feb. 12, detectives were notified that Rodney Richardson, 26, reportedly assaulted a victim on Friday, Feb. 10 after they agreed to meet in Brandywine, according to a Prince George's County Police Department spokesperson.
After meeting with the man, Richardson reportedly raped the victim at gunpoint and then drove the victim to his bank and forced him to take out money, police said.
Through investigation, police were also able to connect Richardson to an armed carjacking that had occurred on Feb. 2, in Brandywine.
Richardson had also reportedly met the victim of the carjacking on a dating app, and carjacked him at gunpoint.
Police obtained an arrest warrant for Richardson and arrested him on Monday, Feb. 13 following the carjacking, according to officials.
If anyone has information concerning Richardson, they are asked to please call Sexual Assault Unit detectives at 301-772-4908.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
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