WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police have apprehended a suspect involved in an armed robbery that took place on Monday afternoon in Northeast Washington.
Around 2:10 p.m. on August 19, officers were flagged down in the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast, by a victim who reported being robbed by two individuals. One of the suspects brandished a knife during the robbery, according to authorities.
Responding officers quickly arrested one of the suspects at the scene. Following an investigation, 45-year-old Antonio McCoy of Northeast, D.C., was charged with armed robbery.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or submit a tip via the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is available for information leading to an arrest and conviction in cases of violent crime in the District.