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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man has been arrested for burglarizing a restaurant in Northwest Washington, thanks to a tip from a community member.

On Thursday, at approximately 4:38 a.m., a suspect forcibly entered a restaurant in the 3300 block of 14th Street, Northwest, and stole a cash register before fleeing. A second suspect then entered the establishment and took additional property before also fleeing the scene.

On Monday, a community member recognized one of the suspects from police crime bulletins and promptly alerted authorities. Third District officers responded and arrested the suspect, identified as 35-year-old Victor Thomas Newcity, who has no fixed address. He has been charged with Burglary Second Degree.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.

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