Crime & Safety

Penn Quarter Burglary Suspect Caught On Surveillance Video

DC Police are asking the public's help in identifying a suspect who broke into a Penn Quarter business and stole property.

A surveillance camera captured images of a suspect in connection with the burglary of a Penn Quarter business.
A surveillance camera captured images of a suspect in connection with the burglary of a Penn Quarter business. (Metropolitan Police Department)

WASHINGTON, DC -- Metropolitan Police Department detectives from the First District are asking the public's help in identifying a suspect caught on video in connection with the burglary of a Penn Quarter business, according to a police release.

On Monday, Feb. 3, around 7:02 p.m., the suspect gained entry into a business in the 800 block of 7th Street, N.W. The suspect took some property from the business before fleeing the scene.

A surveillance camera captured the suspect on video, which MPD shared on its official YouTube channel:

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MPD is investigating this case as a Burglary Two of an Establishment offense. Police ask anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect to call 202-727-9099 or text your tip to 50411.

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