Crime & Safety

Takoma Park Maple Market Robbed at Gunpoint

The robbery occurred Tuesday morning.

The Maple Market in Takoma Park was robbed at gunpoint point in broad daylight Tuesday morning, according to Takoma Park Police.

On Sept. 25, around 10:48 a.m., police responded to the 7500 block of Maple Avenue to investigate a commercial armed robbery.  

Police said one suspect entered the market and robbed an employee at gunpoint, while another suspect stood lookout.

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The suspects fled in a vehicle heading north on Maple Avenue toward Sherman Avenue to Carroll Avenue.

No one was injured in the robbery.  

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The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect 1:  Male, wearing sunglasses, black or blue suit, white shirt, checkered tie, fedora-style hat, white socks and holding a gun.

Suspect 2:  (lookout) Male, light blue coat, jeans, 160 lbs, short hair, light skin.

Suspect vehicle:  Silver Toyota Camry with Maryland tags.

Anyone with information about this crime should call 301.270.1100.


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