WASHINGTON, D.C. — A stolen iPhone led officers to two suspects accused of an armed robbery on Capitol Hill, ending the chase just blocks from where the crime took place.
The robbery unfolded Sunday night around 9 p.m. in the 100 block of 4th Street, Southeast, when two individuals allegedly approached a victim at gunpoint and demanded their belongings. The suspects fled on foot with the victim’s property, including an iPhone.
Moments after the incident, the victim granted permission for officers to track the stolen phone. The device’s location, along with descriptions of the suspects, was quickly relayed to officers patrolling nearby areas.
The coordinated response led police to two juveniles matching the provided lookout. During the arrests, officers recovered the stolen items, including the victim’s iPhone, from the suspects.
Two 15-year-olds face armed robbery charges
The arrested individuals were identified as a 15-year-old male and a 15-year-old female, both residents of Southeast D.C. Authorities confirmed that both juveniles have been charged with Armed Robbery (Gun).
Investigators did not release further details about the suspects or the specific circumstances surrounding the incident.
No injuries were reported during the robbery or the subsequent arrests.
Key Points
- Two juveniles arrested after armed robbery on Capitol Hill Sunday night
- Stolen iPhone tracking led officers to suspects within a short time
- Victim’s property, including the iPhone, was recovered during arrests
Tracking technology helped close in on suspects quickly after the Capitol Hill armed robbery.
