Two teenagers were arrested by police after a burglary in Northwest D.C. One of the teens is also linked to other crimes. The arrests happened shortly after the incident on Iowa Avenue. A 16-year-old boy from Northwest and a 15-year-old girl from Southeast are facing burglary charges after officers found them nearby with stolen items, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Police quickly responded to a reported home invasion on Iowa Avenue on Thursday. Officers arrived, identified, and arrested two suspects matching the descriptions. They also recovered the stolen property, as reported by the Metropolitan Police Department.
A 16-year-old male suspect is facing multiple charges, including two counts of Burglary Two for separate incidents at businesses on 14th Street and Park Road on August 1, 2024, and an armed robbery on 9th Street on September 16, 2024. In the robbery, a firearm was used, one victim was injured and hospitalized (non-life-threatening), and the investigation is ongoing. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. Tips can be provided by calling (202) 727-9099 or texting the Metropolitan Police Department's TIP LINE at 50411. The identities of the juveniles involved have not been released, as is standard practice.
