The Brief
- Student robbed of designer jacket near Bowie High School.
- Suspect fired shots before fleeing in stolen vehicle.
- Police searching for black Acura TLX with Maryland tags 1BY8071.
BOWIE, Md. – Police are stepping up patrols after a student was robbed of a high-end coat near Bowie High School, followed by gunfire.
FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez reports that police across the region have previously warned about thefts targeting expensive coats and sneakers. In the latest incident, Bowie police confirmed a student was targeted for his Moose Knuckles jacket, which can cost several hundred to more than $1,000 depending on the style.
The student had just finished school and was waiting for a ride when a man approached and demanded the coat. The suspect then entered a vehicle and drove off.…