A man has been arrested for an armed carjacking in Northwest D.C. The incident occurred on Monday around 12:20 p.m., when a scooter was forcibly taken in the Unit block of Florida Avenue, according to a statement on the Metropolitan Police Department's website.
The next day, an officer spotted the stolen scooter being ridden by the suspect in the 3100 block of 16th Street, Northwest. The officer managed to arrest 32-year-old Paul Hawkins of Northwest, DC, who faces armed robbery charges, and recovered a handgun at the scene. The Metropolitan Police Department is still investigating and looking for another suspect. They are offering up to $10,000 for information leading to additional arrests and convictions.
The Metropolitan Police Department urges anyone with information or who can identify the suspect to contact the police directly instead of intervening. Call (202) 727-9099 or text tips anonymously to 50411. The department offers a reward of up to $10,000 to encourage community help in solving this case and ensuring justice and safety. The Metropolitan Police Department has not released more details about the suspect or the search but is seeking public help to address and prevent violent crime.
