WANTED WEDNESDAY

Homicide Suspect

We’re starting Wanted Wednesday this week with newly-released surveillance video of a suspect wanted in connection with a homicide in Langley Park in July. On the video, the suspect is seen walking and then minutes later running in the opposite direction. The victim is 33-year-old Marvin Diaz-Marin of Jasmine Terrace in Hyattsville. At about 5:00 pm on July 27th, patrol officers were called to the 2000 block of University Boulevard to check on the welfare of a man. Officers found the victim suffering from stab wounds to his body. Anyone who sees the suspect or has information on his identity is asked to please call 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

String of Commercial Armed Robberies

(September 6th)

          

(October 19th 1:15 am)

   

         

(October 19th 6:50 am)

(October 19th 6:50 am)

  

Our Robbery Unit is working to arrest this suspect wanted for a string of armed robberies in our county and in neighboring jurisdictions.

The suspect is linked to these robberies in Prince George’s County:

*CVS in the 6200 block of Central Avenue in Seat Pleasant on September 6^th

*7-Eleven in the 8900 block of Rhode Island Avenue in College Park on October 19, 2015, at about 1:15 am  

*Shell Gas Station in the 13800 block of Annapolis Road in Bowie on October 19, 2015, at about 6:55 am 

No one was hurt in either robbery. Anyone with information about this suspect is asked to call the Robbery Unit at (301) 772-4905. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. 

Carjacking Suspect

Abdi Omar

Our detectives with the Regional Investigation Division – Central Region are working to find and arrest 27-year-old Abdi Mohamed Omar, of the 8000 block of E Nalley Road. He’s wanted for a carjacking on Atlee Drive in Landover on August 10^th at about 9:10 am. The victim went to the location to buy a vehicle listed for sale online. As the victim inspected the listed car, he was assaulted suffering minor injuries. Three suspects, including Omar, then took the victim’s car. Please call 301-772-4425 or 1-866-411-TIPS with any information on where we can find Omar.

Here are some safety tips if you plan to buy or sell an item online:  

*Never go alone to the transaction location. Always try to bring a second person with you.

*Only meet a potential buyer or seller in a public place.

*Trust your instincts. If the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

*Unless the item is too large to bring out of your home, never invite a buyer to your home.

Jewelry Store Armed Robbery

The suspect in these photos is wanted for an armed robbery at a jewelry store. Our investigation reveals the suspect walked into the store carrying a camouflage bag and silver handgun. The suspect opened a case and stole jewelry. This happened on September 5^th at about 10:10 am at a store in the 1800 block of University Boulevard. If you recognize this suspects, please call 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is available.

Robbery Investigation

Our detectives are working to find and arrest this suspect who robbed a laundromat in the 4500 block of 22^nd Avenue in Mt. Rainier. The robbery took place on August 31^st at about 6:50 am. The suspect entered the laundromat and struck a victim several times while demanding cash. Once the suspect got the cash, he fled in a white work van. Anyone with information on this robbery is asked to call 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is being offered in this case. 

Drugstore Theft

Detectives are working to identify these two suspects in connection with a theft of a drugstore in the 11700 block of Beltsville Drive. The suspects stole more than $1,000 worth of non-prescription drugs on August 30^th at about 7:00 am. Please call our detectives at 301-937-0910 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS with any information.

Grocery Store Theft

Detectives are working to identify these two suspects in connection with a pharmacy theft at a grocery store in the 10500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway. The second suspect jumped over the pharmacy counter taking prescription drugs on September 5^th at about 11:30 am. If you know these suspects, please call our detectives at 301-390-2160 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.