Teens Arrested In D.C. Armed Robbery

Teens Arrested In D.C. Armed Robbery
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

WASHINGTON, DC—Police in D.C. have made two arrests following a robbery at L’Enfant Plaza in Southwest D.C.

The incident, which involved four suspects and occurred on Friday at approximately 2:50 PM, led to the arrest of two juveniles.

The suspects, a 16-year-old male from Northeast and a 15-year-old male from Northwest, have been charged with armed robbery after one of them reportedly brandished a handgun and demanded property from the victim. Following the robbery, the suspects fled with the stolen items but were apprehended shortly after by the police.

The investigation is ongoing as detectives search for the additional suspects involved. The police are urging anyone with information to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or send a tip via the department’s text tip line at 50411.