[RP TownTalk] More area crime people need to know about

[Don Lynch]

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND  20742-6011
301-405-3555
EMERGENCY - DIAL 911
http://www.umdps.umd.edu 
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June 17, 2010

CRIME ALERT-FROM THE PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY POLICE

The following is a brief synopsis of information reported to the Prince 
George's County Police:

INCIDENT:     Off-campus Robbery
OCCURRED:     June 17, 2010 at 12:05a.m.
LOCATION:     4800 Block of Calvert Road
PGPD CASE #:  10-168-0014

BRIEF DETAILS:

The two non-student female victims were walking in the 4600 block of 
Calvert Road (http://tinyurl.com/32x3mg6 
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when they were approached by 3 suspects who demanded they hand over 
their purses.  The first victim refused and was knocked to the ground.  
The suspect's began to punch and kick the victim until the second victim 
threw her purse at the suspect's.  The suspect's took the victims purse 
and fled towards Rhode Island Avenue. 

Description of Suspect(s):
(1)     Black male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 140 pounds, approximately 18 
years old, wearing blue jeans and a white         shirt.
(2)     Black male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 140 pounds, approximately 18 
years old and wearing all dark clothing.
(3)     Black male wearing a white shirt.                            

The Prince George's County Police Department is conducting an 
investigation.  Individuals with any information regarding this incident 
or the possible identity of suspects are encouraged to contact police
(911 or 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 www.pgpolice.org 
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and submit a tip online.

Email address is: pgcrimesolvers at co.pg.md.us.

When available for release, additional information, including updated 
descriptions of suspect, may be obtained by accessing the "Crime Alerts"
portion of our web site:

http://www.umdps.umd.edu/police_support_services_public_crime_alert.cfm 
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Prepared by:
Paul Dillon
Office of the Chief
301-405-5762
dillon at umd.edu

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