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Suspect Sought in an Attempted Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) Offense: 3100 Block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

 

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an attempted Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in the 3100 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast.

 

At approximately 2:14 am, the suspect entered an establishment at the listed location.  Once inside, the suspect brandished a gun and attempted to take US currency from a cash register.  The suspect then fled the scene without obtaining any property.

 

The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in this video: https://youtu.be/FIMTpsFzSPA

 

Anyone 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. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime, including armed robbery, committed in the District of Columbia.