A police officer stops a black man, who is jogging, because he matches the description of a burglary suspect: a black male with a beard, wearing a white tank top and black shorts. The officer explains that he is not under arrest, but is being detained to verify his identity. The man is cooperative and understanding, and the officer appreciates his demeanor. After verifying the man's identity and checking a photo of the actual suspect, the officer determines that he is not the perpetrator and releases him. The officer thanks the man for his cooperation and apologizes for the inconvenience, explaining that the stop was not racially motivated, but rather based on the matching description.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A burglary occurred, and the police were searching for a suspect.
2. The suspect was described as a black male with a beard, wearing a white tank top and black shorts.
3. The police stopped a man who matched the description and asked him for his ID.
4. The man was cooperative and provided his ID.
5. The police detained the man while they verified his identity.
6. The man lived at 522 S Annapolis.
7. He was jogging in the area and was stopped by the police due to matching the suspect's description.
8. The police took a photo of the man to compare with the suspect's photo.
9. The man was not the suspect, and he was released.
10. The police appreciated the man's cooperation and thanked him for his understanding.
11. The man was a military veteran.
12. The police were searching for a suspect in the 2000 block of North Normandy.
13. The police had a photo of the suspect from video surveillance.
14. The suspect was described as wearing a white tank top, black shorts, and black shoes.
15. The police had a good perimeter set up in case the suspect was still in the area.
16. The man was allowed to leave the scene after his identity was verified.
17. The police officer, Officer Estrada, was praised for his professionalism and kindness.