The Metropolitan Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect who is wanted for stealing an automobile and leaving after striking four victims.
According to a press release, the the suspect entered a vehicle after a delivery driver left it running an unattended on the 3300 block of 18th Street, NW. As the suspect began to flee the scene in the vehicle, he lost control and struck the driver, an adult woman and two juveniles.
The suspect then ran from the scene on foot.
The victims were taken to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone who can identify the individual should call the police at 202-727-9099 to text the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.
