Identities of Suspects Sought in Citizen Armed Robbery

Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s District I Robbery Suppression Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals wanted in connection with a citizen armed robbery in Adelphi, Maryland.

On October 9, 2010 at approximately 9:31 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 9200 block of New Hampshire Avenue for a report of a citizen armed robbery. When they arrived, the victim stated that he was approached by the suspects who displayed a taser and demanded money. The victim complied and gave the suspects an undetermined amount of money and debit cards. The suspects fled on foot.

A short time after committing the armed robbery, the suspects were caught on surveillance video at various locations using the victim’s debit card. The suspects are described as black males between the ages of 18-20 years-old. One of the suspects was described as having a pony tail hairstyle and the other had dreadlocks. One of the suspects was armed with a taser.

Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s District I Robbery Suppression Unit at 301-699-2601. 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.