Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division, Carjacking Task Force announce an arrest has been made in reference to Armed Robbery (Gun) and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offenses that occurred in the Fourth District.
- Armed Robbery (Gun): On Friday, January 24, 2020, at approximately 11:03 pm, in the 4800 block of North Capitol Street, Northeast, the victim and suspect arranged a meeting through a dating app at the listed location. When the victim arrived, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and the additional suspects took the victim’s property. The suspects then fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle has been recovered. CCN: 20-014-829
- Armed Robbery (Gun): On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at approximately 7:29 pm, in the 1300 block of Peabody Street, Northwest, the victim and suspect arranged a meeting through a dating app at the listed location. When the victim arrived, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and the additional suspects took the victim’s property. The suspects then fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. CCN: 21-014-783
- Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): On Sunday, February 7, 2021, at approximately 4:34 pm, in the 4800 block of Fort Totten Drive, Northeast, the victim and suspect arranged a meeting through a dating app at the listed location. When the victim arrived, one of the suspects brandished a handgun and struck the victim. The suspects then fled the scene. CCN: 21-016-993
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, a 14 year-old juvenile female, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with two counts of Armed Robbery (Gun) and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).
These cases remain under investigation. Anyone 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. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.
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