Jermall West
Capitol Heights, MD – January 23, 2020 – Prince George’s County Police detectives identified and charged a man in connection with a recent armed robbery in Capitol Heights. The suspect is identified as 33-year-old Jermall West of the 1500 block of Nova Avenue in Capitol Heights.
The preliminary investigation revealed that on January 6th at approximately 10:30 am, West approached the victim outside of a business in the 6700 block of Walker Mill Road. West tried to get the victim to buy a pair of shoes. When the victim refused to make the purchase, West pulled out a knife and robbed him of money. The victim and suspect did not know each other.
“We believe Mr. West may have targeted others in this area. He was very brazen in his actions that morning. If anyone has had a similar experience with him, our detectives would like to speak to you,” said Major Sunny Mrotek, Commander Regional Investigation Division.
West is charged with armed robbery and related charges. He is currently in the custody of the Department of Corrections. A court commissioner ordered him held on a no-bond status.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Regional Investigation – Central Division at 301-772-4911. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)