Man Arrested After Robbery Turns to Murder in Seat Pleasant: Police

SEAT PLEASANT, MD — Police have arrested a man in connection with an August murder after a robbery turned into murder in Seat Pleasant, according to a report from the Prince George's County Police Department.

Police arrested Master Matthew-Wayne Thomas, 30, of Capitol Heights on charges of gunning down 37-year-old Oscar Colindres Garcia in the 7200 block of Joplin Street shortly before midnight on Aug. 17, the report states.

Police say they found Garcia in his car outside of his home suffering from a gunshot wound on that night. He died several hours later. Police believe the motive in the shooting was robbery.

Thomas faces charges of first and second degree murder. He is in the custody of the D.C. Department of Corrections, and is awaiting extradition to Prince George's County.

The report adds: "Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online."

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