On May 26, 2025, at approximately 2:42 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue (7-Eleven) for an armed robbery.
Per Police: “Upon police arrival, they met with an employee of the 7-Eleven and a witness to the armed robbery. According to both individuals, an unknown Black male suspect—approximately 60 years old—entered the business and brandished a knife approximately five inches in length. The suspect was described as wearing black sunglasses, a black ski mask around his neck, a white tank top, black shorts, and white shoes. He also had a visible tattoo on his left bicep.
Surveillance footage confirmed the suspect arrived in a white Volkswagen Jetta at approximately 2:29 p.m. The suspect initially approached the register and asked for a cup before walking behind the counter and demanding money while holding the knife in a threatening manner. The suspect stole money from the registers as well as a pack of cigarettes. The suspect fled prior to police arrival. The victims were not physically harmed…