Woman arrested after brutal street robbery in Southeast DC
Washington, DC – A violent daylight robbery led to the swift arrest of a 27-year-old woman on Monday afternoon after officers tracked down the suspect near the scene just moments after the assault and theft occurred in Southeast.
The robbery unfolded around 3:30 p.m. in the 100 block of 49th Street SE, where a suspect physically attacked a victim before forcefully stealing personal property. Responding officers from the Sixth District canvassed the neighborhood and located an individual matching the lookout description given by witnesses.
The suspect was detained, positively identified at the scene, and taken into custody without incident. Detectives later confirmed the individual as Ciera Johnsn, who is listed as having no fixed address. She was formally charged with Robbery (Force and Violence).
The arrest followed coordinated efforts by patrol officers and detectives in the immediate area, resulting in the apprehension within a short time frame after the initial report.
No further details regarding the victim or stolen items have been released. The investigation remains ongoing under case number CCN: 25159819.
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Key Points
- A woman was arrested Monday for a violent robbery in Southeast Washington, DC.
- The incident took place on 49th Street SE, where the suspect allegedly assaulted the victim and stole property.
- The suspect, Ciera Johnsn, was identified and charged with Robbery (Force and Violence)