Crime Alerts: October 19-20

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out four crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 9:00 a.m. on Oct. 20.

a crime alert was sent out at 9:06 p.m. due to a robbery investigation in the  4500 block of Sheriff Road, NE. Police identified the suspect as a Black male wearing a slim build black mask, black and blue jacket and black and grey pants. He was armed with a black handgun and in a red Acura TL sedan.

A crime alert was sent out at 9:40 p.m. due to a shooting investigation in the 3400 block 13th Place, SE. Police identified the suspects as two Black males wearing all back clothing and driving a silver Van/SUV.

A crime alert was sent out at 9:41 p.m. due to a stabbing investigation in the 2700 block of Minnesota Avenue, SE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).

A crime alert was sent out at 12:36 a.m. due to a robbery investigation in the 100 block of Florida Avenue, NE. Police identified the suspect as a Black male with medium-length dreadlocks and a black and blue jacket tied around his waist.