Crime & Safety

Dupont Circle Kidnapping: 3 Suspects Wanted

Police are looking for three people involved in kidnapped and robbing a female victim in Dupont Circle.

WASHINGTON, DC — The Metropolitan Police Department is searching for three people who kidnapped and robbed a female victim in Dupont Circle early Sunday morning, police said.

At about 2:40 a.m., three unknown suspects approached the female victim and forced her inside their car in the 1600 block of R St., NW, police said.

The suspects robbed the female inside their car, then drove the victim to her house. They then stole additional items from the victim's home, police told Patch.

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Police describe the first suspect as a black male in his 20s, standing 5’9” with a slim build. He was wearing a gray "True Religion" T-shirt and blue jeans at the time of the incident.

Suspect two is described by police as a black female in her 20s, and approximately 5’5” with a petite build. She has straight black hair and was wearing a black jacket with fur around the collar and black jeans, police said.

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The finale suspect is a black male in his 20s, standing about 6’1" to 6’2” with a slim build. He was wearing a black shirt, blue jean jacket, blue jeans and red and black sneakers, police said.

The suspect’s vehicle is described as a compact light colored vehicle.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 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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