Handcuffs used during police arrest.
Handcuffs used during police arrest.

Teen arrested in connection with D.C. robbery

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January 28, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 16-year-old male from Northeast D.C. has been arrested and charged in connection with a robbery that occurred on Friday, January 17, in the 1200 block of 15th Street, Northwest.

The incident unfolded around 3:53 p.m. when the suspect approached a woman walking in the area and forcibly took her property before fleeing the scene. Officers from the Second District issued a lookout for the suspect following the robbery.

A week later, on January 24, the Second District’s Crime Suppression Team identified an individual matching the suspect’s description while patrolling the area. The individual was stopped, confirmed to be the perpetrator, and subsequently arrested.

The juvenile suspect was charged with Robbery (Snatch). The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to assess the case.

Chris Quigley is a Staff Writer and Community News Correspondent for Shore News Network, where she covers local government, public safety, community affairs, politics, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey. Her reporting focuses on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant news that helps readers stay informed about the communities in which they live and work.

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

Degrees: Business B.A. - Stockton University

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