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HCPD reports string of armed robberies in West Hyattsville; suspect sought

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Posted on: February 16, 2017

BY KRISSI HUMBARD — The Hyattsville City Police Department (HCPD) reports that a string of armed robberies have occurred between Dec. 3, 2016, and Feb. 13. The department is urging residents to take precautions. Investigators indicate there have been eight reported incidents of armed robbery or attempted armed robbery of individuals.

The circumstances and suspect descriptions have all been very similar, which has led detectives to believe they are connected.

The robberies have occurred between the hours of 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. The victims have all been non-English speaking. The crimes have occurred in Hyattsville, between Queens Chapel Road, Hamilton Street and Ager Road. The robberies have occurred on weekdays, more frequently on Fridays.

The Hyattsville police department seeks your assistance in identifying the suspect of these crimes.

The suspect is described as a black male, who is 5-feet-8-inches to 6-feet tall and wears all black clothing with a hood covering his head. He carries a black semi-automatic handgun.

If you know anyone who has been a victim of a crime, or have any information about this crime, please call HCPD at 301-985-5060.

In order to help prevent crimes like this from occurring, police advise that you be aware of your surroundings. If possible, do not walk alone in the middle of the night, or early in the morning. If you see any suspicious behavior or activity, please call the police.

Este mensaje repite en español:

El Departamento de Policía de la Ciudad de Hyattsvile quiere que residentes tengan cuidado debido a una serie de robos a mano armada que han ocurrido entre el 3 de diciembre de 2016 y el 13 de febrero de 2017. Investigadores indican que ha sido ocho (8) incidentes de robo a mano armada o intento de robar a mano armada. Además, la Policía de Hyattsville busca su ayuda en identificar el sospechoso de estos crímenes.
Todas descripciones de los incidentes y el sospechoso han sido muy similares, lo que a nuestros investigadores ha llevado a creer que son conectados. Los robos han ocurrido durante las horas de 4:00 am y 6:00 am. Todas las víctimas han sido personas que no hablan inglés. Los crímenes han ocurrido en Hyattsville entre Queens Chapel Road, Calle Hamilton y Ager Road (Vea el mapa adjunto.) Los robos han ocurrido durante los días laborables, con más frecuencia los viernes.
Descripción del Sospecho:
Varón negro / Altura: 5’8” – 6’ (1.73 – 1.83 metros) / llevando ropa negra y capucha sobre la cabeza
Arma: Pistola semiautomática y negra
Si conoce a alguien quien ha sido la víctima de un crimen, o si tiene alguna información sobre este crimen, por favor llame al Departamento de Policía de la Ciudad de Hyattsville a 301-985-5060.
Para prevenir crímenes como esto, favor de tener en cuenta sus alrededores. Si es posible, no camine solo en el medio de la noche o muy temprano en la mañana. Si ve algún comportamiento o actividad sospechoso, por favor llamar a la policía.

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