Cellphone Case Thief Sought in Northwest D.C.

Washington, D.C. – Authorities are asking for public help in identifying a suspect involved in a theft from a business on Columbia Road, Northwest.

On Friday, July 5, at approximately 6:20 p.m., the suspect entered a business located in the 1700 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. The individual proceeded behind the counter and stole cellphone cases.

The suspect was caught on surveillance cameras.

Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident should contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.