Crime & Safety

Police Make Arrest in Aug. 8 Armed Robbery

19-year-old Chernor Jah is one of three suspects involved in the armed robbery outside Zips Dry Cleaning

Prince George's County Police have arrested 19-year-old Chernor Jah in association with the armed robbery that occured on Aug. 8 in the parking lot of Zips Dry Cleaning in College Park. He was one of three suspects involved in the case.

Jah was arrested on Sept. 9 after he was seen on a surveillance camera using the victim's credit card at a 7-11 in Silver Spring.  Police have not caught the other two suspects involved in the robbery, said Sergeant Michelle Reedy.

The Aug. 8 robbery was one of five robberies seen in College Park in the last month. Patch will post updates as information becomes available.

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