Victim hit with glass bottle on k street suspect seen riding away on bike

Victim hit with glass bottle on K Street suspect seen riding away on bike

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November 5, 2025
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Man struck with bottle on K Street NW police seek bicycling suspect

Washington, DC — Tuesday early morning a man refused a demand for money on the 500 block of K Street NW and was struck with a glass bottle by a suspect who fled the scene on a bicycle, leaving officers searching surveillance footage for identification.

At approximately 3:47 a.m., the victim was approached by an individual who asked for money; when the victim declined, the suspect assaulted him with a glass bottle and rode away on a bicycle. The victim received treatment on scene for minor injuries and did not require hospital transport, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Officers reviewed nearby surveillance cameras and recovered video showing the suspect riding away after the assault. Police released the footage stills and are asking the public to help identify the person pictured. No further suspect description was provided in the department’s notice.

Victim hit with glass bottle on k street suspect seen riding away on bike
Photo: victim hit with glass bottle on k street suspect seen riding away on bike

Anyone with information is asked to take no action and instead call the department at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to the MPD Text Tip Line at 50411. The department currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for a violent crime in the District.

Key Points

  • A man was struck with a glass bottle on the 500 block of K Street NW after refusing a demand for money
  • Suspect fled the scene on a bicycle and was captured on surveillance cameras
  • Police ask anyone with information to call (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411 and note a possible $1,000 reward
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