Man attacked in broad daylight as suspects flee with belongings in Northwest DC robbery
WASHINGTON, DC – A midday walk turned violent last month when a man was assaulted and robbed by two suspects along a residential stretch of Q Street in Northwest, and now police are searching for the individuals caught on surveillance footage fleeing the scene.
The robbery occurred around 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, near the 2500 block of Q Street NW. According to officials, one suspect approached the victim on foot and physically assaulted him while a second suspect seized the man’s belongings. Both individuals then ran from the area before officers arrived.
Surveillance cameras positioned near the scene captured images of the suspects. Footage, released this week by the Metropolitan Police Department, shows two individuals walking in the vicinity shortly before the robbery and fleeing moments later.
youtube.com/watch?v=N09wjEhOm40&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fmpdc.dc.gov%2F&source_ve_path=OTY3MTQNo weapons were reported in the incident, and the victim’s condition following the assault has not been disclosed.
The department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of those responsible. Tipsters are urged to contact police by phone or text but are advised not to approach the suspects directly.
The 2500 block of Q Street, near Rock Creek Park, is a typically quiet area with a mix of homes, embassies, and small businesses. The robbery marks a rare instance of daytime violence in the otherwise low-crime area.
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Key Points
- A man was attacked and robbed around 11:20 a.m. on Nov. 18 in Northwest DC
- Two suspects fled with the victim’s property and were caught on surveillance video
- Police are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for tips leading to arrest and indictment