Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) and Theft Two offense that occurred on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, in the 900 block of Bladensburg Road, Northeast.
At approximately 10:11 am, the suspect entered an establishment at the listed location. While inside, the suspect took property and exited the establishment. The victim then approached the suspect outside of the establishment. The suspect brandished a knife and threatened the victim. The suspect then fled the scene.
The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below:
Anyone who can identify this individual 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. 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.