Crime Alerts: August 12-13

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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sent out five crime alerts between 9:00 p.m. on Aug. 12 and 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 13.

A crime alert was sent out at 11:43 p.m. due to an armed robbery in the 1500 block of Buchanan Street, NW. Police identified the suspects as six Black males wearing all dark clothing and one is armed with a gun.

A crime alert was sent out at 5:46 a.m. due to a shooting in the 3200 block of G Street, SE. Police do not have information on the suspect(s).

A crime alert was sent out at 6:40 a.m. due to a shooting investigation in the 1200 block of M Street, NW. Police identified a grey Nissan van heading northbound on 12th Street, NW, as a suspect.

A crime alert was sent out at 7:40 a.m. due to a robbery in the 4600 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. Police identified the suspect as a Black male in his mid-20s, wearing a black t-shirt, and blue jean shorts.

A final crime alert was sent out at 9:04 p.m. due to a robbery investigation in the 1600 block of U Street, NW. Police identified the suspect as a Black male wearing a grey shirt, black shorts and a black hat. He was carrying a black bag and armed with a black handgun.