Crime Alerts: August 5

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On Aug. 5, the Metropolitan Police Department sent out four crime alerts for crimes in Washington, DC.

The most recent alert, which was sent at 3:29 p.m., was of a stabbing on the 4200 block of Foote Street, NE at 3:04 p.m.

At 12:46 p.m., the police sent out an armed carjacking alert on the 200 block of Newcomb Street, SE. Police are looking for a 2012 dark blue Chrysler, 300c, 4-door, bearing DC tags: FV8110. The police are also looking for two suspects. The first suspect is a black male, 29-30 years old and 180-190 pounds. The second suspect is a black male with long dreadlocks, light complexion, and is 180-190 pounds. The suspects were last seen on the 200 block of Newcomb Street, SE going towards Malcom X.

At 10:36 a.m., MPD sent out an alert for a robbery (gun) on the 4500 Block of Foote Street NE. Police are looking for three black males. The first suspect is about 270 pounds, wearing all black clothing, a black mask, and armed with a handgun. The second suspect is 120 pounds, wearing all black clothing, a black mask, and also armed with a handgun. The third suspect is wearing all black clothing and a black mask. The suspects were last seen in a Black Honda CRV bearing Maryland temporary tags: 318322T.   

A little after midnight police sent the first alert for the day for a shooting on the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE. A description of the suspect was not available.