D.C. Police Searching for Purse Snatcher

by Kristen Harrison-Oneal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Robbery (Snatch) offense that occurred on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, in the 1700 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 8:20 pm, the suspect approached the victim from behind at the listed location. The suspect snatched the victim’s property then fled the scene.

The suspect was captured by a nearby camera.

Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.

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Kristen Harrison-Oneal
Kristen Oneal is a freelance reporter and stay-at-home mom with experience writing her local chamber of commerce's monthly newsletter. She covers Philadelphia news and occasionally dabbles in human interest stories for Shore News Network.

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