Robbery Unfolds On Trail Near University Of Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, MD — A teen reported being robbed Monday afternoon along Paint Branch Trail behind the 8900 block of Baltimore Avenue.

The incident happened around 3:25 p.m. The juvenile told police that the suspect approached the teen and demanding the victim's belongings. The suspect indicated that he had a weapon, according to University of Maryland Police. The suspect then took off with the victim's property and was last seen heading east toward Greenbelt Road.

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The suspect was described as standing 5'5 and was wearing a black ski mask, black sweater, blue/gray jeans and green Puma shoes.

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Prince George's County Division continues to investigate this incident.

The University of Maryland Police Department reminds students that they provide walking safety escorts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by a police officer or when available, by members of theStudent Police Auxiliary unit. To request a walking safety escort, call 301-405-3555, use the UMD Guardian app or a blue light emergency phone.