Authorities have taken into custody a young suspect in connection with a robbery that unfolded in the Southeast. The incident, which took place last month on a Thursday, saw officers dispatched to the intersection of 18th Street and A Street following a distress call that came in close to noon, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
What unfolded was a brazen daylight crime. A person was assaulted, stripped of their property, and left as the suspect hastily retreated from the scene. The victim, fortunately, survived the ordeal with injuries that were serious, but not life-threatening and was treated on the spot by the proficient team from DC Fire and EMS. The narrative provided by the MPD details how they managed to quickly respond to the distressing situation.
However, the event took a more disquieting turn with the revelation that the arrestee is no seasoned criminal, but a 14-year-old girl from Southeast. In a move that hedges to bring this chapter to a close, she was arrested on January 2, 2025, per a DC Superior Court custody order, and is facing charges of Assault with the intent to Commit Robbery, as posted on their official website.
