WANTED WEDNESDAY

Crime Solvers Program More than Doubles Reward Amount for Tipsters

We’re starting the first Wanted Wednesday of 2016 with information we hope will help close even more cases this year. For the first time in its more than 35-year history, the Prince George’s County Crime Solvers organization just raised its maximum reward payout to $2,500. Previously, it was $1,000. The new higher reward amount will be offered for tips on several crimes including robberies, burglaries and thefts. The reward amount for an unsolved homicide, rape and specific violent crime cases remains up to $25,000. The higher reward amount took effect on January 1^st.

Brazen Attempted Burglary Suspect

This brazen suspect in these surveillance pictures is wanted for climbing onto a second floor balcony and trying to break into a home in the middle of the afternoon. He was stopped by a locked sliding glass door. He targeted a home on Prince Place in Largo back on Christmas day. Investigators are working to identify this man and are looking into whether he’s connected to any other similar cases. Please call 301-390-2160 with any information on this suspect. Tipsters can also call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. You will not have to give your name.

Game Store Robbery

These two suspects robbed a game store in the 14000 block of Baltimore Avenue in Laurel on January 2^nd. One of the suspects had a gun. They demanded cash and items from employees. They then ran from the store. The tipster who helps us find and arrest these two suspects is eligible for a reward of up to $2,500—that’s the new, higher Crime Solvers reward that took effect in 2016. Call 1-866-411-TIPS with information or 301-772-4905.

Attempted Murder Suspect

Our detectives are working to find and arrest Anthony Joseph Keys of the 200 block of 50^th Street in Northeast Washington. The investigation reveals he stabbed a family member after an argument at a home on Southview Drive in Oxon Hill. This happened at about 3:00 am on January 1^st. Preliminarily, the victim is expected to survive his injuries. Anyone with information on where we can find Keys is asked to call 301-749-5064 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Attempted Robbery Investigation 

Detectives would like to talk with anyone with information on a robbery at a discount store on January 4^th in Mount Rainier. The suspect in these photos pulled out a gun and demanded cash. He ultimately left without any money. Please call 1-866-411-TIPS with information. A cash reward is available.

 Search for Homicide Suspect

Our Homicide Unit continues to actively search for a suspect wanted in connection with a homicide last September. He’s 26-year-old Walker Jamal Davis of the 5800 block of Terence Drive in Clinton. Detectives made one arrest in this case shortly after the fatal shooting. On September 17, 2015, at about 10:00 pm, patrol officers responded to the 4700 block of 23rd Parkway for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found 26-year-old Karria Mary Suggs of 51^st Street in Bladensburg suffering from gunshot wounds inside of an apartment. The preliminary investigation reveals the shooting stemmed from a robbery attempt. Preliminarily, investigators do not believe this was a random act.  Anyone with information on where we can find Davis is asked to call our Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. 

Crime Solvers Program More than Doubles Reward Amount for Tipsters

For the first time in its more than 35-year history, the Prince George’s County Crime Solvers organization raised its maximum reward payout to $2,500. Previously, it was $1,000. 

The new higher reward amount will be offered for tips on several crimes including robberies, burglaries and thefts. The reward amount for an unsolved homicide, rape and specific violent crime cases remains up to $25,000.

“In many cases, detectives need information from a tipster to help make an arrest. This increased incentive to provide that vital information will have a positive impact for victims and the community,” said Major Robert Brewer, Criminal Investigation Division Commander.  

Prince George’s County Crime Solvers is a non-profit organization that relies on private donations and fundraising to complete its vital mission. Crime Solvers provides cash rewards to anonymous tipsters who provide critical information on crimes committed in our community.

Anyone with information about a crime can call the Crime Solvers 24-hour ANONYMOUS tip line at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Secure and anonymous tips may also be submitted via text message, text “CRIMES (274637)” with “PGPD” at the beginning of the tip or online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

The new reward amount took effect on January 1, 2016.

Detectives Arrest Two Suspects in Fort Washington Homicide





The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested two suspects in connection with Sunday’s homicide in Fort Washington. The victim is 33-year-old Larry Ellis Jr. of Osgood Court in Clinton. The suspects are 29-year-old Tyron Taylor of the 4500 block of Payne Drive in Fort Washington and 25-year-old James Baskins of the 200 block of Morgan Street in Northwest Washington.

On January 3, 2016, at about 4:40 am, patrol officers were called to the 3900 block of Kilbourne Drive for a welfare check. When they arrived, they found Ellis outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives quickly established Taylor and Baskins as suspects. They were arrested Sunday evening in Fort Washington. The preliminary investigation reveals the motive was robbery. The suspects and victim were acquaintances. Taylor and Baskins are both charged with first and second degree murder and related charges.

Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

 

Detectives Investigate Homicide Along Hyattsville Trail

Prince George's County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are working to identify and arrest the suspect(s) who killed a woman in Hyattsville. Her body was discovered Friday along the Northwest Branch Trail. The victim is 20-year-old Catherine Alvarado of Van Buren Street in Hyattsville. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random act. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in this case. 

On January 1, 2016, at about 7:20 am, patrol officers with the Maryland-National Capital Park Police Department and the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the trail in the 6100 block of Ager Road for a welfare check. When they arrived, they found the victim suffering from trauma to the upper body. She was pronounced dead on the scene. 

Detectives are working to identify the suspect(s) and determine the motive.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit at 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.