Crime & Safety
3 Teens Sought In Attack Outside Columbia Heights Residential Building: ACPD
Arlington County Police are seeking three teenage boys who attacked another teenager in Columbia Heights on Saturday, authorities say.

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County police are seeking three teenage boys suspected of attacking another teenager Saturday night outside a residential building in the Columbia Heights area, according to authorities.
Officers responded just before 10:30 p.m. to investigate the report of threats being made in the 1200 block of South Courthouse Road.
"Upon arrival, it was determined the male victim was outside a residential building when a group of approximately six juveniles, some of whom are known to him, approached," according to the police report. "Three of the six juveniles then assaulted the victim before fleeing the scene. The victim sustained minor injuries and did not require medical attention."
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Police described the suspects as teenage boys, between 5 feet and 6 feet tall, who were wearing all black clothing and ski masks, according to ACPD.
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