The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a burglary that occurred at the John Burroughs Elementary School in Northeast.

On November 2, 2026, at approximately 1:18 a.m., the suspect destroyed property to gain entry to John Burroughs Elementary School in the 1900 block of Newton Street, Northeast. Inside, the suspect destroyed more property to gain entry into a classroom where they stole violins. The suspect fled the scene with the property.

The suspect was captured by video cameras and can be seen in the photos below:

Photos of the property taken can be seen below:

Anyone who can identify this suspect, the whereabouts of the property, or 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  $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. 

CCN: 26157553

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