WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Northwest, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
At approximately 4:56 p.m. on May 27, officers responded to a report of a robbery in the 4400 block of Iowa Avenue NW. Investigators say the suspect approached a victim, assaulted them, and then took their property before fleeing the area.
Detectives quickly identified the suspect and made the arrest shortly after the incident. The juvenile, a resident of Northwest, was taken into custody and charged with robbery.
The victim’s condition was not disclosed. Police did not specify what items were taken during the robbery.