WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District is actively seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect linked to multiple robbery incidents in the Northwest area. The offenses occurred across three different this month, with the suspect engaging in similar criminal behavior in each instance.
The first incident was reported as an attempted robbery on Monday, January 15, at around 8:26 p.m., in the 100 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest. The following day, on Tuesday, January 16, at approximately 10:42 a.m., a robbery occurred in the 1900 block of First Street, Northwest. Another robbery was reported at the same block on Sunday, January 21, around 1:41 p.m.
In each case, the suspect is described as entering the store, brandishing a handgun, and demanding money and property before fleeing the scene on foot. These repeated and bold offenses have prompted an urgent response from the police.
Surveillance footage capturing the suspect has been made available, offering critical visual information to aid in the identification process. The video can be viewed here: YouTube Link.
The MPD emphasizes the importance of public vigilance and requests that anyone with information that could lead to identifying this individual should contact the police immediately. People are advised not to confront the suspect but to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or send their tips via the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
