The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest has been made in an armed robbery that occurred in Southwest.
On Thursday, December 18, 2025, at approximately 5:28 p.m., the victim was in the 1000 block of 6th Street, Southwest, when three suspects approached him. Two of the suspects produced handguns and demanded the victim’s property. The suspects then robbed the victim of his coat and other personal belongings before fleeing.
Shortly afterwards, officers canvassing the area observed one of the suspects and stopped him. 21-year-old Tristan Cleckley, of Southeast, was arrested and charged with Robbery, Carrying a Pistol Without a License, and Felon in Possession.
This case remains 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 indictment of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.
CCN: 25189990
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