Metropolitan Police Department: Suspect Sought In An Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 500 Block Of Florida Avenue, Northwest

Press release from the Metropolitan Police Department:

September 9, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in the 500 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 10:14 pm, the suspect entered an establishment at the listed address. Once inside, the suspect brandished a firearm and forced his way into a rear office and took U.S. currency from the victim. The suspect fled the scene.

The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below:

Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.

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