John Domen | jdomen@wtop.com
November 21, 2024, 6:52 AM
Thursday, February 29, 2024
The Robbery Unit is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect wanted in multiple armed robberies at convenience stores. He’s currently linked to seven robberies in the Capitol Heights, District Heights and Suitland areas. A cash reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in these cases.
The preliminary investigation reveals the suspect most recently committed an armed robbery this morning at a store in the 6200 block of Suitland Road. He’s linked to six additional robberies since February 21, 2024. In each case, the suspect has been armed with a handgun. No one has been injured during these incidents.
Friday, March 22, 2024
Suspect in Custody in Connection With Murder of Convenience Store Owner
Anthony Edward Stevens
With the assistance of information provided to Prince George’s County Crime Solvers, Homicide Unit detectives identified and charged the suspect wanted for the murder of a convenience store owner. The suspect is 48-year-old Anthony Edward Stevens of Capitol Heights. He is charged with the murder of 50-year-old Mohammad Hanif of Annandale, VA.
On March 5, 2024, at approximately 7:50 am, officers responded to the business in the 900 block of Larchmont Avenue in the unincorporated section of Capitol Heights for the report of an unresponsive man. Hanif was located inside of the store suffering from head trauma and transported to a hospital for emergency medical care. He died of his injuries on March 8, 2024.
The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect attacked the victim while stealing items from the store. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner found he suffered blunt force injuries to his head.
Stevens is charged with first and second-degree murder. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.