Crime & Safety

Vehicle Stolen on Wildwood Drive

The victim left the vehicle idling and unattended.

An idling, unattended vehicle was stolen from the 7500 block of Wildwood Drive Saturday afternoon, according to Takoma Park Police.

Police responded to the scene at approximately 3:08 p.m. on Oct. 29 for reports of an auto theft. The vehicle’s engine was left running and when the victim returned to the vehicle, it was gone, police said. 

The vehicle is described as a 2001 burgundy or maroon BMW X5 (SUV) with Maryland tag number 617M105, police said. A description of the vehicle was provided to surrounding jurisdictions. 

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The victim had various items of personal property in the vehicle.

The vehicle has been entered into the National Crime Information Center
(NCIC) stolen vehicle database, and a statewide alert has been released
by the Takoma Park Police Department.  

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Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call police at 301.270.1100. The investigation continues under case No. 11053783.


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