Police searching for suspects after DC apartment robbery setup
WASHINGTON, DC — Police are searching for multiple suspects accused of luring a victim into a Southwest Washington apartment building before carrying out an armed robbery inside the building early in the morning.
The robbery happened Monday, May 4, around 5:15 a.m. in the 300 block of G Street Southwest, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Investigators said the victim first met one of the suspects outside before entering an apartment building together.
After exiting an elevator onto an unknown floor, the victim was suddenly confronted by three additional suspects, police said.
During the robbery, one of the suspects allegedly pointed a firearm at the victim and demanded property while telling him to “give it up.”
Authorities said the suspects stole the victim’s belongings before forcing him into the building lobby and fleeing back inside the complex.
MPD released surveillance images of at least two suspects connected to the robbery as detectives continue working to identify those involved.
Police have not released descriptions of the stolen property or whether the victim suffered injuries during the encounter.
Anyone who can identify the suspects or has information about the robbery is urged to contact Metropolitan Police at 202-727-9099 or text anonymous tips to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
MPD said a reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible.
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Key Points
• Victim allegedly lured into Southwest DC apartment building robbery
• One suspect reportedly pointed gun and demanded belongings
• MPD released surveillance images while searching for suspects