The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is reaching out to the local community, hoping to quickly identify and locate a suspect behind a recent burglary in Northwest Washington, D.C. The incident, which unfolded in the early morning hours of Christmas Eve, involved a forceful break-in at a business located on the 1100 block of 5th Street, NW.
Last Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at around 5:17 a.m., the suspect is reported to have forcibly to enter the establishment, where they subsequently made away with merchandise before fleeing the scene. This information was detailed in a release from Metropolitan Police Department. The entire event was captured by surveillance equipment, and a video of the suspect has been made available to the public to assist in their identification.
The police have taken to social media and other platforms to disseminate the footage and are urging anyone with information pertaining to the burglary to come forward. MPD has made it clear that members of the community should not approach the suspect or take any action on their own, but rather contact the authorities directly. Tips can be offered by calling the police at (202) 727-9099, or anonymously via text by reaching out to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
MPD is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to successfully locating and prosecuting the individual or individuals responsible for the crime. The case number associated with the burglary is CCN: 24198671, a detail that can be helpful for those providing tips to reference.
