WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred shortly before 2 p.m. on Monday in the 500 block of 12th Street, Southeast.
The suspect, described as an adult Black male dressed entirely in black, was armed with a handgun during the robbery. He was last seen fleeing westbound on a red bike towards E Street, Southeast, according to authorities. The suspect was wearing black clothing, a black face mask, a black hat, and carried a black backpack.
No further information about the incident has been released at this time.
Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or send an anonymous tip via text to 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
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