Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division announce an arrest has been made in reference to armed robbery offenses.
Second District
Armed Robbery (Gun): On Thursday, September 23, 2021, at approximately 10:15 pm, the suspect entered an establishment in the 4300 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded US currency. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene. CCN: 21-137-210
Armed Robbery (Gun): On Sunday, September 26, 2021, at approximately 3:43 pm, the suspect entered an establishment in the 3400 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded US currency. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene. CCN: 21-138-699
Fourth District
- Armed Robbery (Gun): On Sunday, September 26, 2021, at approximately 3:14 pm, the suspect entered an establishment in the 7400 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded US currency. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene. CCN: 21-138-673
- Armed Robbery (Gun) and Carrying a Pistol Without a License: On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at approximately 6:08 pm, the suspect entered an establishment in the 7400 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded US currency. The victim complied. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. A firearm was recovered. CCN# 21-140-633
Fifth District
- Armed Robbery (Gun): On Friday, September 24, 2021, at approximately 8:18 pm, the suspect entered an establishment in the 600 block of Florida Avenue, Northeast. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded US currency. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene. CCN: 21-137-705
On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 34 year-old Brandon Forrest, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with five counts of Armed Robbery (Gun) and Carrying a Pistol Without a License.