Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Monday, August 19, 2019, in the 5300 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 4:10 pm, the suspect entered an establishment at the listed location. The suspect took property and exited the establishment. An employee then confronted the suspect. The suspect brandished a knife and attempted to assault the victim. The suspect then fled the scene.
The suspect was captured by a nearby security 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.