Crime & Safety
Armed Robbery In Northeast DC Caught On Video
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying suspects in connection with an armed robbery on Saturday.
WASHINGTON, DC — The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects and a vehicle in connection with an armed robbery on Saturday afternoon in Northeast D.C.
The armed robbery occurred in the 1100 block of Florida Avenue, Northeast.
At about 4:38 pm, the suspects approached the victim. One of the suspects brandished a handgun, struck the victim with the weapon and took the victim’s property. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle.
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MPD seeks assistance in identifying and locating suspects and vehicle in an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on 8/7/21 in the 1100 blk of Florida Ave, NE. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411 Release: https://t.co/eCZGlPI8H1 Video: https://t.co/GlvydQkGRd pic.twitter.com/V7fWXCeYlJ
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) August 11, 2021
The suspects and vehicle were captured by surveillance cameras.
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should call police at 202-727-9099, or text a tip to the MPD at 50411.
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