Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Criminal Investigations Division announced arrests that were made in recent robbery cases.
On Oct. 1, on the 1500 block of 17th Street, NW, the suspect approached the victim and demanded property. The victim was struck with a flower pot after not complying.
A 37-year-old resident of Northwest, DC was arrested for assault with intent to commit robbery.
A 20-year-old was arrested for a robbery that occurred on the 4200 block of Benning Road, NE on Sept. 27. The suspect approached the victim and demanded property while implying he had a gun. The victim complied, and the suspect fled the scene with the victim’s property.
A 23-year-old was arrested for an armed robbery that occurred on the 200 block of 36th Street, SE. Two of the suspects brandished handguns and took the victim’s property. One of the suspects took the victim’s motorcycle, and the other two suspects fled on foot.
A 15-year-old juvenile male was arrested for armed robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon that occurred on the 300 block of 50th Street, NE on Sept. 26. The suspect approached the victim while brandishing a handgun and assaulted the victim. The suspect took money from the victim before fleeing the scene.
As a reminder, citizens are encouraged to use the Safe Exchange Zones when conducting in-person transactions using online applications such as Craigslist and Offer Up. For more information, please visit: http://mpdc.dc.gov/release/mpd-exchange-zone-locations-reminder
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