Teenage Criminals Used Stun Gun on Their Victims
WALDORF, Md. - According to the Charles County Sheriff's Department, on Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot outside of Dick’s Sporting Goods located at 11080 Mall Circle in Waldorf for the report of an armed robbery. Thefts and robberies in the parking lot of the mall have become a common occurrence in recent years.
The officers determined that two victims were walking in the parking lot when they were approached by three suspects. One of the suspects knocked one of the victims to the ground and struck him several times in the head with his fists. The other victim attempted to help his friend when the suspects knocked him to the ground and struck him in the head. The suspects then produced a stun gun and used it on the victims.
The suspects stole one of the victims’ jacket and shoes and both victims’ wallets. The suspects fled the scene and ran toward Macy’s.
The suspects are described as black males, 16 to 18 years of age, wearing dark clothing and black jackets.
The victims sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment. They were described as a 19-year-old man from Fort Washington and a 19-year-old man from Dumfries, Va.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-7777.
Officer W. Halt is investigating.