Ski-masked suspect pulls gun steals bike in dc stick-up

Ski-masked suspect pulls gun steals bike in DC stick-up

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November 7, 2025
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Masked gunman steals motorcycle in late-night Fort Totten carjacking

Washington, DC — A gunman wearing a ski mask made off with a black Honda motorcycle late Thursday night during a carjacking in Northeast DC, sparking an active investigation by 4th District police units.

The carjacking occurred just before midnight in the 4800 block of Fort Totten Drive NE. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the suspect — described as a Black male with a light complexion, dressed in all black, and wearing a ski mask — was armed with a handgun when he confronted the victim.

After taking the motorcycle by force, the suspect fled the scene. No injuries were reported.

The case has been classified as a Crime Alert in Police Service Areas 401 through 409. MPD is asking the public to remain alert and not attempt to confront the suspect.

Police contact information

  • In an emergency call 911
  • For tips and non-emergency information, call (202) 727-9099
  • Anonymous tips can also be sent via text to 50411

Police have not released additional details on the suspect’s direction of travel or if the motorcycle has been recovered.

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Key Points

  • A black Honda motorcycle was taken in an armed carjacking late Thursday on Fort Totten Drive NE.
  • The suspect is a light-complected Black male wearing all black and a ski mask, armed with a handgun.
  • MPD is asking for tips but warns the public not to engage the suspect.
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