The King of Pointland

Losing Your Pants Gambling

     The following is a brief synopsis of information provided by the
Prince George's County Police:

INCIDENT:     Robbery
OCCURRED:     01/27/2007, 2:20 a.m.
LOCATION:     Gambling House in Nearby Residential Neighborhood
PGCPD CASE #: 07-027-0193
BRIEF DETAILS:

     On 01/27/2007, at approximately 2:20 a.m., two suspects entered a
house in a nearby residential neighborhood, displayed handguns, and
announced a robbery.  The house was occupied by approximately fifteen
individuals including some University of Maryland students.  The
suspects took cash, cell phones and the victims' pants.

	Reportedly, the house was recently purchased and appeared to
have been converted into a gambling house.  The basement was furnished
with three professional gambling tables, flat screen TVs, a cash room,
and a bar.  Most of the victims were patrons of the gambling house.
Some victims/patrons may have left prior to the arrival of police.

     Additional information, including a description of the suspects, if
available, can be obtained by accessing the "Crime Alerts" portion of
our web site.

http://www.umdps.umd.edu/police_support_services_public_crime_alert.cfm

     The Prince George's County Police Department is conducting an
investigation.  Individuals with any information regarding this incident
or the possible identity of the suspects are encouraged to contact Lt.
Hipps, Prince George's County Police Commander, District 1 Investigation
Section (301-699-2954).

     PG County Police Department News Releases may be found at the
following web address:  

http://www.co.pg.md.us/
 
Prepared by:

Police Capt. Don E. Smith
Office of the Chief
301-405-5725
dsmith@umpd.umd.edu