WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department is investigating an armed kidnapping that took place in the early morning hours Wednesday. This incident took place on the 2900 block of Van ness Street in Northwest, D.C.. The police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.
Police say, “At approximately 3:40 am, MPD responded to a call for an armed individual at the listed location. Further investigation suggests the suspect forced a female victim into a vehicle that has since been recovered. The victim has not yet been located. This offense appears to be domestic in nature.”
44-year-old Marquez Parker of Northeast, D.C. has been identified as the suspect in this incident. He was captured by a surveillance camera. He is currently wanted on a DC Superior Court arrest warrant. The arrest warrant charges him with Kidnapping while Armed.
30 year-old Selita Tashaun Lee has been identified as the victim.
If you have any information about this incident, please take no action but call the police at 202-727-9099 or TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.