Armed robbers force workers to open safes in Northwest D.C. holdup
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects involved in an armed robbery at a Northwest business where employees and customers were forced to the back of the store while suspects emptied the safes.
The robbery occurred around 6:54 p.m. Sunday, March 1, in the 6400 block of Georgia Avenue Northwest, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Investigators said two armed suspects entered the establishment and ordered customers and employees to move to the rear of the store. The suspects then demanded that employees open the safes before stealing currency and other property.
Authorities said the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle driven by a third suspect.
Police released surveillance video showing the suspects as detectives continue investigating the robbery.
The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the violent crime.
Anyone who can identify the suspects or has information about the incident is asked not to approach them and instead call police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411.
Key Points
- Armed robbery occurred March 1 on Georgia Avenue Northwest
- Two suspects forced employees to open safes while customers were held in the store
- Suspects fled in a vehicle driven by a third person
