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Suspected Serial Thief Arrested for Multiple CVS Thefts in Southeast D.C.

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Published on October 17, 2024
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Following a series of thefts at a CVS store in Southeast, Washington D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department has succeeded in apprehending a woman believed to have been involved in multiple instances of theft from the establishment. According to the official report from the MPD, the series of incidents started last Tuesday and concluded with the suspect's capture on Tuesday.

On five separate occasions, the suspect was said to have boldly entered the store, located in the Unit block of I Street, Southeast, and proceed to take merchandise without payment. These recurring incidents led to a coordinated effort by the MPD to effectively address and stop to swiftly apprehend the suspect. Following the theft on Tuesday at approximately 2:19 p.m., officers responded to the scene and arrested 26-year-old Tenisha Moss of Southeast, D.C., charging her with five counts of theft two.

The specific reports of the thefts have been collated under various Crime Control Numbers (CCN), with details noting the precise times the suspect entered the establishment and subsequently fled with stolen property. The arrests made on October 8, October 14, and October 15 were followed by Moss's apprehension by responding officers, as per the information detailed in MPD release.

The MPD is requesting the community's assistance in providing any additional information related to these incidents. Individuals with knowledge are encouraged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or submit tips anonymously via the department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The MPD is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to further arrests and indictments connected to these crimes.