Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department announce the arrest of a serial business burglar in Northwest D.C.
As a result of the detectives’ investigation, 25-year-old Harris Baylin, of no fixed address, was charged with the below offenses that occurred in the District:
Burglary Two of an Establishment: On Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 10:53 p.m., the suspect forcefully entered a business in the 3800 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The suspect took money and fled the scene. CCN: 24050727
Burglary Two of an Establishment: On Friday, April 5, 2024, at 5:28 a.m., the suspect forcefully entered a business in the 3900 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The suspect took money and fled the scene. CCN: 24050621
Destruction of Property, Unlawful Entry: On Friday, April 5, 2024, at 9:40 a.m., the suspect forcefully entered a business in the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, but did not take anything. CCN: 24050682
Burglary Two of an Establishment: On Friday, April 5, 2024, at 4:27 p.m., the suspect forcefully entered a business in the 3100 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, stole property, and fled the scene. CCN: 24051283
Destruction of Property: On Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 10 p.m., the suspect shattered a glass door and window of a business in the 3800 block of 14th Street, Northwest. CCN: 24051583.
Second Degree Theft: On Monday, April 8, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., the suspect attempted to open the door of a religious institution in the 4000 block of 17th Street, Northwest. The door was locked, so the suspect stole multiple nearby packages. CCN: 24052595
Security camera footage played a pivotal role in identifying and charging this suspect. To learn more about DC’s Camera Rebate program, visit https://ovsjg.dc.gov/page/private-security-camera-rebate-program.
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