Quick action by the Metropolitan Police Department led to the swift arrest of a man accused of attempting a brazen daylight robbery in Northwest D.C. On the scene, police reported that on Thursday, May 2, at approximately 2:53 p.m., the suspect menacingly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground on the 1200 block of W Street, attempting a robbery.

During a desperate struggle that ensued, the suspect's gambit to grab the victim's property failed, as he ended up fleeing empty-handed. The victim, who sustained minor injuries during the harrowing confrontation, was later taken to a local hospital for treatment. Defying the suspect's intention for a clean getaway, officers responded rapidly to the crime, and managed to apprehend the perpetrator soon after the incident unfolded.

In a statement provided by the Metropolitan Police Department, 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. from Northwest D.C. was taken into custody. Leath now faces charges including Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery, indicative of a resolute approach by the MPD to hold individuals accountable for such violent offenses on the city streets.

MPD's handling of the case echoes an unyielding stance against street crime, with the department earning accolades for their prompt action. The community, meanwhile, breathes an uneasy sigh of relief, knowing that a quick arrest might deter future offenses, yet remains alert to the constant specter of urban crime. The Metropolitan Police continues to urge anyone with information about similar incidents to come forward as they press on in their commitment to safeguard the city's neighborhoods.