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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A juvenile male has been apprehended in connection with a robbery incident in Southeast Washington, D.C., according to the Metro Police Department’s Sixth District. This development follows a recent assault and robbery in the area.

The incident took place on Tuesday, around 5:28 p.m., in the 5000 block of Hanna Place. The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was approached, assaulted, and robbed by the suspects, who subsequently fled the scene.

In a significant update, on Tuesday, a 16-year-old male from Southeast D.C. was detained and charged with Robbery (Force and Violence). This arrest marks progress in the ongoing investigation into the robbery.

The case, however, is still under active investigation. The Metro Police Department is reaching out to the public for any additional information regarding this incident. Witnesses or individuals with knowledge of the matter are encouraged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099. Alternatively, tips can be sent anonymously to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

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