WASHINGTON, D.C. – The D.C. Metro Police Department has made an arrest in a series of robberies and assault with dangerous weapon offenses that took place in Northwest, D.C., From May 21st – May 26th. Officers arrested an 11-year-old in conjunction with these offenses.
Police responded to a robbery report on May 21st at the 700 block of Lamont Street in Northwest, D.C. Upon arrival; officers were informed that a suspect had approached the victim and demanded their belongings. When the victim refused, the suspect revealed a firearm, and the victim did as asked. The suspect fled the scene with the stolen property.
On May 24th, Police were called to the 700 block of Irving Street in Northwest D.C. on May 24th following a report of an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. Upon arrival, officers gathered information that two unidentified individuals on bicycles approached the victim. In an attempt to defend themselves, the victim pushed one of the suspects away and fled. While making their escape, the victim noticed one of the suspects aiming a firearm in their direction.
Police arrived 400 block of Luray Place in Northwest, D.C. on Friday to investigate a robbery report. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a suspect on a bicycle had approached the victim, demanding their belongings and making a gesture implying they were armed by reaching into a fanny pack. The victim complied with the demands and quickly fled the scene. The suspect managed to escape on the bicycle.
An 11-year-old juvenile male from DC was arrested on Saturday and charged with the crimes.
These cases remain under investigation. If you have any information about any of these incidents, please take no action but call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.