Attempt Stolen Auto

[Howard Hartman]

	City of Takoma Park Police Department 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2012	Public Information Office              301/891.7142 or 240/338.2901

Attempt Stolen Auto

On January 17, 2012, at approximately 9:28 a.m., Takoma Park Police responded to the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue for reports of an attempt stolen auto.

Some time between January 16, 2012 at 9:30 p.m. and January 17, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., there was an attempt to steal the victim's auto. The passenger side front door lock was pried, the steering column was broken and the ignition was punched and laying on the floor. There were also two large rocks inside the vehicle. There are no suspects at this time.

Investigation continues under case #12002635. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301.270.1100.

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7400 Block of New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park