FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Frederick Police Looking for witnesses in Strong Armed Robbery-CR 17-088929
Frederick, MD- On October 29, 2017, at approximately 1130 hours, officers responded to the Baker Park area, near the tennis courts between Fleming Ave and W. College Terrace in reference to an assault/attempted strong-armed robbery of a juvenile. The juvenile victim was walking in the area when he was approached by several suspected juveniles riding bikes. He was assaulted by one of the suspected juveniles and the suspect also attempted to take some property from the juvenile victim.
An unidentified adult female was walking in the area and assisted the victim, she advised she would call 911. Police never received a call from the female and are currently seeking her assistance with identifying the suspects. We are also asking for anyone that witnessed the incident or a saw a group of juveniles on bicycles in that area on Sunday morning to please contact the police.
The investigation is open and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to Detective Loftis at 240-674-8941.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact the department by phone 301-600-2102, 301-600-TIPS (8477), text at 240-674-TIPS (8477), or email fpdcrimetip@frederickmdpolice.org.
Case Report Number: 2017-88929
Investigating Officer: Detective Gregory Loftis 240-674-8941
Public Information Coordinator: Michele Bowman 301-600-2091 / 240-446-4912