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Shortly before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, officers from the department were called to the unit block of Philadelphia Avenue to investigate a reported armed home invasion robbery that had just taken place.
Officials say that a woman was sitting in her kitchen when a man dressed in all black and with a full mask covering his face walked in and placed an object to the back of her neck while demanding property.
The woman said that she believed the item to be a gun or a taser-like device.
After taking property from the home, the wanted suspect had the woman walk into a closet in the back bedroom while he continued to rummage through her purse.
The suspect proceeded to flee the residence with the stolen property and the victim’s car keys; however, he was unable to steal her vehicle because there was a second car blocking it.
He then took off on foot running toward Carroll Avenue from Park Avenue.
A lookout was provided by police to other area jurisdictions, and a K9 unit was called in to assist with the search, but the neighborhood canvas did not result in a suspect being located.
Investigators say that the suspect has been described as being a Black man in his 20s who is approximately 5-foot-11 and weighing 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing all-dark clothing, a mask covering his face, and carrying a backpack.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or suspect has been asked to contact the Takoma Park Police Department by calling (301) 270-1100 and referencing case number 230007462.
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