Robber on motorized scooter strikes in northwest dc police say
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Robber on motorized scooter strikes in Northwest DC police say

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June 24, 2026

A late-night robbery in the Kalorama neighborhood ended with a suspect speeding away on a motorized scooter, prompting a search across Northwest DC.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man riding a motorized scooter is being sought after a robbery in the 1900 block of Kalorama Road, Northwest, early Wednesday morning.

An MPD crime alert said the robbery was reported at approximately 12:43 a.m.

The suspect is described as a White male wearing a dark hooded shirt and blue jeans. He allegedly fled the area on a motorized scooter.

Additional details about the robbery, including what was taken and whether anyone was injured, were not immediately released.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or text anonymous tips to 50411. Anyone who sees the suspect should call 911 and avoid approaching him.


Key Points

  • A robbery was reported in the 1900 block of Kalorama Road, Northwest.
  • The suspect is described as a White male wearing a dark hoodie and blue jeans.
  • The suspect fled the area on a motorized scooter.

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