Arrest Made in an Armed Robbery (Knife) and Theft Offenses that Occurred in the District

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's First District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Armed Robbery (Knife) and Theft offenses that occurred in the District

• Theft One: On Saturday, March 6, 2021, at approximately 6:10 pm, the suspects entered an establishment in the 3200 block of 14^th Street, Northwest. The suspects took property then fled the scene. This case remains under investigation. CCN: 21-029-337
• Theft Two: On Monday, May 24, 2021, at approximately 11:38 am, the suspect entered an establishment in the 700 block of D Street, Southeast. The suspect took property from the counter then fled the scene. CCN: 21-067-984
• Theft One: On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at approximately 1:38 pm, the suspect entered an establishment in the 500 block of 11^th Street, Northwest. The suspect took property then fled the scene. CCN: 21-084-695
• Armed Robbery (Knife): On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at approximately 3:38 pm, the suspect entered an establishment in the 3200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast. The suspect brandished a knife and demanded property. The employee complied. The suspect took property then fled the scene. CCN: 21-102-131
• Theft One: On Monday, August 16, 2021, at approximately 7:31 pm, the suspect entered an establishment in the 700 block of D Street, Southeast. The suspect took property then fled the scene. CCN: 21-115-703
• Theft One: On Sunday, September 5, 2021, at approximately 5:50 pm, the suspect entered an establishment in the 1100 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. The suspect took property then fled the scene. CCN: 21-127-237

On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 29 year-old Tyrell Gales, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with the above offenses.

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. 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.