Crime Alerts: August 1-2

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out four crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on August 1 and 9:00 a.m. on August 2.

An alert was sent out at 11:02 p.m. due to a robbery investigation in the 1300 block of Anacostia Road, SE. Police identified the suspect as a Black male who is about 15-16 years old wearing a black jacket, white tank top, and armed with a gun.

A second alert was sent out at 11:48 p.m. due to a robbery in the 3100 block of 14th Street, NW. Police identified the suspects as a Black male wearing a black hoodie, black pants, black shoes and a black face mask.

A third crime alert was sent out at 12:37 a.m. due to a shooting in the 3700 block of Hayes Street, NE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).

A final crime alert was sent out at 7:21 a.m. due to a shooting investigation in the 400 block of Burbank Street, SE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).