Weekend Crime Report: Muggings on Berwyn Road, Berwyn House Road

This weekend, two separate groups of UMd. students were mugged within half a mile of one another on Berwyn Road and Berwyn House Road.

The first incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Friday in the parking lot of the Clarion Hotel on Baltimore Avenue at Berwyn Road. Three UMd. students were getting into a car when they were approached by three suspects, who police described as black men in their 20's, all wearing dark clothes. Two of the suspects had dreadlocks, and one was reported to be holding a handgun.

A scuffle ensued, and the suspects escaped down Berwyn Road after taking the property of at least one victim, though police cannot confirm specifically what was stolen. Minor injuries were reported, but medical assistance was denied at the scene. Police have questioned two suspects, but no arrests have been made.

The other incident occurred Sunday morning around 1:45 a.m. at the University of Maryland bus stop at Berwyn House Road. Police have no new leads regarding this case, and cannot confirm any connection between the two muggings at this time.

Patch will continue to follow up with police regarding both cases. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Prince George's County Police District I Investigative Section at 301-699-2601.