The Akron Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying suspects involved in a recent aggravated burglary. According to a post on the Akron Police Department's official Facebook page, the incident occurred early on the morning of August 18, when two unidentified males allegedly entered a residence on Orlando Ave while brandishing firearms. The Akron Police have provided a description and are urging anyone with information to step forward.
At approximately 3 am, the victim was awakened in her bedroom by the two suspects, who demanded at gunpoint. The suspects were reported to be one wearing all black with a face mask and the other in a possible gray/black Columbia sweatshirt, with surgical-style masks obscuring their identities. The Akron Police Department, in an effort to quickly apprehend the individuals, is asking the community to aid in their identification. The Akron Police Department stated in their social media post.
They encourage anyone with information to contact Akron Police Detective S. Taylor at 330-375-2490 or the Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS. Text tips are also welcome to 274637 with the keyword TIPSCO, and information can additionally be submitted through the Akron PD app or their website. The department emphasized the importance of not approaching the suspects, who are considered to be armed and dangerous, and to instead immediately call 911 if they are spotted.
Amidst growing concerns over community safety, this call to action by the police underscores the necessity to swiftly bring these suspects to justice and to hopefully deter similar crimes in the future. The Akron Police Department has reiterated that tipsters can remain anonymous and that it is critical not to post any personal information on social media, preferring that such details be sent directly via inbox. In a clear directive, they warned the public to "consider them ARMED and DANGEROUS! Do NOT approach; call 911." as a part of their ongoing commitment to protecting residents and addressing crime in the Akron area.
