Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, April 21, 2019, in the 4800 block of Texas Avenue, Southeast.
At approximately 12:02 pm, the victim confronted the suspect, at the listed location, in an effort to retrieve stolen property. The suspect brandished a handgun and pointed it at the victim. The suspect then fled the location with the property.
The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in this photo:
Anyone who can identify this individual or who 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.