Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Robbery (Force and Violence) offense that occurred on Monday, April 1, 2019, in the 1600 block of Benning Road, Northeast.
Between approximately 6:20 am and 7:54 am, the suspect entered an establishment at the listed location. The suspect brandished a broom and assaulted the victim. The suspect proceeded to steal US currency from the establishment and fled the scene afterwards.
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.