WASHINGTON, DC—The D.C. Metro Police Department’s First District Detectives Unit has arrested a 16-year-old male from Southeast regarding a retail theft at a CVS. The incident occurred last Tuesday at around 8:45 PM in the 1100 block of New Jersey Avenue, Southeast, where a group of suspects allegedly stole items, and one threw a bottle at a security guard, which missed.
Following an investigation, the teen was arrested on Friday and faces charges including Burglary Two, Theft, and Assault on a Police Officer. Detectives are still seeking other suspects involved in the incident.
Authorities request that anyone with information about the remaining suspects or the incident itself refrain from intervening and instead contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.