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Police Report: May 2-3

May 2nd:

3100 block of Queens Chapel Road: Theft over $500 – 11:10 am. The victim told officers that she was missing a large sum of money from her bank account. Further investigation revealed that the victim’s granddaughter was withdrawing funds from the account without authorization. Charges against the granddaughter are pending.

2700 block of Webster Street: Stolen vehicle – 3:20 pm. The owner of a 1999 Ford F-450 truck told officers that he parked his truck in front of his sister’s apartment at about 6 pm on May 1st. When he returned to the vehicle this afternoon he discovered that it had been stolen.

30th and Allison Streets: Narcotics arrest – 8:20 pm. Officers stopped a 2006 Nissan Altima for multiple traffic violations. Further investigation revealed that the driver and passenger were both in possession of marijuana. They were attested, charged accordingly and delivered to the custody of DOC in Hyattsville.

May 3rd (early morning):

4300 block of Kaywood Drive: Attempt burglary – 5:45 am. Officers responded for the report of a residential burglary in progress. When they arrived they were met by the resident who told them that someone was trying to gain access to her apartment through a back window. Further investigation revealed that someone used a gutter rain drip pad made out of concrete and propped it against the building. The suspect then climbed on top of it and removed the victim’s screen. The victim yelled at the suspect causing him/her to abandon the break in and flee the area. No additional evidence was identified.

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