Metropolitan Police Department: Suspect Sought In An Assault On A Police Officer And Theft Two Offense: 800 Block Of 7th Street, Northwest

Press release from the Metropolitan Police Department:

November 26, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's First District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Assault on a Police Officer and Theft Two offense that occurred on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, in the 800 block of 7th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 10:01 pm, the suspect entered an establishment at the listed location. The suspect took property from the establishment and attempted to leave without paying. The victim, an on-duty Special Police Officer approached the suspect and attempted to stop the suspect. The suspect assaulted the victim then fled the scene.

Anyone who can identify this suspect 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. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC, currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.

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