Takoma Park Police are investigating an armed robbery, reported at the police station on January 30, that occurred earlier this month.
According to police, the incident happened on January 17 between approximately 9:00pm and 9:30pm in the 7400 block of Maple Avenue. The victim told officers he was sitting inside his parked vehicle when an unknown suspect approached and asked to use his cellphone.
When the victim declined and said he was already on the phone, the suspect allegedly produced a black handgun. Police say the suspect then reached into the vehicle, took money from the victim, and fled the area on foot. A short time later, the suspect reportedly entered a vehicle and drove away…