Brooklyn, MD – A local man’s prompt action likely prevented an armed robbery yesterday, October 15, near the intersection of 2nd Street and Tungston Street. At around 2:00 p.m., the would-be victim was cycling in the area, carrying an Xbox game console when a maroon sedan with three unknown male occupants pulled up beside him.
The men inside the vehicle began questioning the cyclist about his Xbox. One individual then exited the sedan and demanded the game console. According to the police report, “The victim refused to give up his Xbox, and one suspect implied he had a weapon.”
In response, the man pulled out a pocket knife, prompting the suspects to quickly flee the area in the direction of 2nd Street. Officers arrived shortly afterward and conducted a search of the vicinity, but were unable to locate the suspects.
Northern District Detectives are now spearheading the investigation. Authorities have released descriptions of the three suspects: the first is a white male, bald with a goatee; the second is a white male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and sporting a goatee; the third suspect, who was driving the sedan, is a white male with a scar or tattoo on the left side of his face.
Residents with any information related to the incident are urged to contact the Northern District Detectives at (410) 222-6135 or anonymously report tips via the Tip Line at (410) 222-4700.