PGPD Investigates Armed Robbery in College Park

The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating an armed robbery in College Park.

On May 11, 2013, around 3:45 am, patrol officers responded to Baltimore Avenue and Berwyn House Road for the report of an armed robbery.  The preliminary investigation reveals the suspect approached a man who was walking in the area.  The suspect displayed a handgun, demanded money from the victim, and then ran away.  The victim is a student at the University of Maryland.  He was not injured during the robbery.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’10”, 170 pounds.  He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

If anyone has any information about this incident, please call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s RID-North/Robbery Suppression Team at (301) 699-2601. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online.