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Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) Offense: 3700 Block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast

Sunday, July 26, 2020

 

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Saturday, July 25, 2020, in the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast.

 

At approximately 6:22 pm, the suspect entered an establishment at the listed location and took property without paying.  Two employees then approached the suspect.  The suspect assaulted the employees and then brandished a knife and attempted to stab both of the employees.  The suspect then fled the scene.  Minor injuries were reported.

 

The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photo 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.