Teens arrested in d. C. Armed robbery

Teens Arrested In D.C. Armed Robbery

May 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC—Police in D.C. have made two arrests following a robbery at L’Enfant Plaza in Southwest D.C.

The incident, which involved four suspects and occurred on Friday at approximately 2:50 PM, led to the arrest of two juveniles.

The suspects, a 16-year-old male from Northeast and a 15-year-old male from Northwest, have been charged with armed robbery after one of them reportedly brandished a handgun and demanded property from the victim. Following the robbery, the suspects fled with the stolen items but were apprehended shortly after by the police.

The investigation is ongoing as detectives search for the additional suspects involved. The police are urging anyone with information to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or send a tip via the department’s text tip line at 50411.

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