A string of robberies and one assault in the District have led to the arrest of a 15-year-old girl. Metropolitan Police Department reported Tuesday that the juvenile, whose name has not been released due to her age, is accused in a set of incidents that began on Sunday and concluded prior to her arrest yesterday.
According to the MPD, the first incident—a simple assault—took place on Sunday, at around 12:31 p.m. near D Street and 8th Street, Northwest. Later the same day, at approximately 10:00 p.m., a robbery occurred in the 1900 block of Lincoln Road, Northeast. The suspect is reported to quickly have approached the victim, assaulted them, and taken their property before fleeing the scene. Similar incidents unfolded over the next two days, with robberies reported on Rhode Island Avenue, Market Street, and near intersections at 10th and French Streets, and N Street in Northwest D.C.
All these cases, filed under corresponding CCN numbers, suggest a pattern of force and violence used in the crimes. In one instance, an attempt to rob at the 2400 block of Market Street, Northeast ended with the suspects unable to obtain any property. Despite that setback, the robberies continued until the teen's arrest the following day.
The MPD has charged the young girl with multiple offenses related to these allegations, and authorities are actively continuing to investigate the details of these cases. The circumstances leading up to these events have not been fully disclosed, and it remains unclear if other suspects are believed to be involved. Community members with information are encouraged to come forward as investigations are still ongoing.
