The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding two robbery suspects. The alleged snatch-and-grab took place late in the evening on South Dakota Avenue in Northeast, D.C. Two individuals are reported to have approached a man who was waiting in line at a store and robbed him.
According to the official announcement by Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred on Friday, August 16, just before the clock struck midnight. The victim was accused by one of the suspects of cutting in line before they forcibly took money from his hand. The suspects then made their escape in a vehicle, leaving the victim unscathed.
Details on the suspects are scant, but the authorities are determined to apprehend them. The MPD has requested that individuals with any information relating to the robbery or the identities of the suspects contact them. Witnesses or those with knowledge of the crime have been urged by the police not to intervene but to provide tips to facilitate the ongoing investigation.
A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered by the Metropolitan Police for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case—or any criminal activity in the District of Columbia. The tip line to call with information is (202) 727-9099, or people can opt to send a text message to 50411 to discreetly forward their tips to the MPD. The police hope these incentives will encourage community members to come forward with vital information.
