The Metropolitan Police Department is on the lookout for a suspect linked to a burglary in Southeast D.C., specifically turning their attention to a nighttime heist that targeted private property on the 3700 block of Ely Place, as per authorities.
Responding to a call in the early hours of Thursday, September 19, 2024, Sixth District officers arrived at the scene to find that an individual had cut locks and stolen an array of tools and supplies from multiple trailers, as reported by the police department. This crime occurred around midnight, and while the suspect has not yet been identified, his actions and the vehicle he used were captured on nearby security cameras. This footage and photographic evidence may help investigators and the community identify the perpetrator.
Authorities urge anyone with information relating to the suspect or the vehicle involved to exercise caution—advising against direct action—and to instead reach out to the police with tips via call at (202) 727-9099 or by texting the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411, actions that could potentiate a $1,000 reward, granted for details leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons involved in the breach.
