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. 

Detectives Release Video of Suspect in July Homicide in Langley Park

Homicide Unit detectives today 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. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Tipsters will not have to give their name.

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 (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

PGPD Investigate Fatal Collision in Forestville

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Forestville. The victims are 27-year-old Howard Jackson 3^rd of Pennsylvania Avenue and 50-year-old Pandora Bracmort of Pennsylvania Avenue in Forestville.

On September 4, 2016 around 1:15 am, patrol officers were called to the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Parkland Drive for a crash involving two cars. Upon arrival, officers discovered Jackson and Bracmort suffering from critical injuries.  They were pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals Jackson was turning from Parkland Drive onto Pennsylvania Avenue when he was struck by a car traveling eastbound on Pennsylvania Avenue. Preliminarily, it appears the car traveling eastbound on Pennsylvania Avenue failed to stop at a red traffic light and struck the car in which Jackson was driving. Bracmort was the passenger in Jackson's car. The driver of the second car was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Anyone with information on this collision is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com

PGPD Searches for Missing Man

Update: September 5, 2016: Mr. Boyce Jr. has been safely located.

Walter Boyce Jr.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in searching for a missing man. He is identified as 91-year-old Walter Boyce Jr.

Boyce Jr. was last seen on Lois Lane in Lanham on September 2, 2016 around 1:30pm. Mr. Boyce could be driving a 2010 silver Lexus GX460 with Maryland registration "59155M0".

Not Actual Car

Boyce Jr. is described as an African American male, 5’11”, 190 pounds with white hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a beige shirt, light colored pants, and black shoes with red trim.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Regional Investigation Division – Northern Region at (301) 699-2601.