Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's First District and investigators with the DC Arson Task Force seek the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in reference to a Robbery and Arson offense that occurred on Sunday, March 8, 2020, in the 400 Block of 8th Street, Southeast.
At approximately 10:38 pm, two suspects entered an establishment at the listed location. One of the suspects ignited a flammable liquid then threw it at an employee. The same suspect then took merchandise after an attempt to take US currency from a cash register failed. Both suspects exited the established and fled the scene. There were no injuries reported.
The suspects were captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below.
Anyone who can identify this suspect or 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.