Metropolitan Police Department: Suspect Sought In An Armed Robbery (Knife) Offense: 1300 Block Of 7th Street, Northwest

Press release from the Metropolitan Police Department:

September 5, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Third District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Armed Robbery (Knife) offense that occurred on Saturday, August 28, 2021, in the 1300 block of 7th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 3:38 pm, the suspect approached the victims at the listed location. The suspect brandished a knife and demanded the victims’ property. The victims complied and the suspect fled the scene. 3:38 pm,

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

Anyone who can identify this individual or 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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