Resident Shot During Armed Robbery in Takoma Park

Around 7 p.m. Monday evening, a Takoma Park resident was shot during an armed robbery, Takoma Park Police said.

A citizen was exiting a local bank in the 1100 block of University Blvd. when approached by a man with a handgun, police said. The victim was shot and money was stolen.

The victim was transported to the hospital and is suffering from non-life threatening injuries, police said.

The suspect is around six-feet tall, with a skinny build. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black jacket, black or gray shoes and gray pants.

Anyone with information about this crime should call 301.270.1100.