Police are on the hunt for an armed robbery suspect whose late-night theft in Southeast D.C. has left area residents on edge. The Metropolitan Police Department's First District detectives have called upon the public for assistance in tracking down the culprit and the vehicle used in the crime.

The incident occurred in the dead of night, around 1:48 a.m. on Friday, according to police reports. A man was reportedly busy retrieving items from his car on the 900 block of Half Street, Southeast, when he was confronted by the thief. The suspect, brandishing a handgun, emerged from a vehicle, quickly overpowered the victim, and made off with their belongings. After the confrontation, the suspect wasted no time in escaping the scene, the police detailed.

Investigators have released a description of the suspect and are reviewing surveillance footage from the area. While specific details on the suspect's identity remain scarce, law enforcement's urgency to apprehend the individual is tangible. MPD's appeal to the community underscores the serious nature of this crime and the threat it poses to public safety.

Those with information that could lead to the suspect's arrest are urged to come forward. Whether it's a minor detail or a critical piece of the puzzle, the authorities encourage citizens to contribute in any way they can by sharing any information that could help bring the suspect to justice.