The Metropolitan Police Department is requesting public assistance following a robbery incident in Southeast D.C. According to an official MPD release, the event unfolded on the evening of January 29, when individuals approached and assaulted a victim on the 2700 block of Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Southeast, before making off with the victim's jacket and other personal property. The time was approximately 7:10 p.m.
The suspects in question, who were caught on nearby surveillance cameras, have had their images circulated by the MPD in the hopes that someone might recognize them and come forward. Information provided that leads to the arrest and indictment of those involved in the robbery could earn the informant a monetary reward. The MPD has pledged up to $1,000 for tips that substantiate the capture of the responsible parties,
Photos of the individuals suspected in the robbery can be found by visiting the MPD's official website. Residents and those who may have been in the area at the time are being urged to review these images and help identify the perpetrators. However, the MPD stresses that individuals should not approach the suspects directly but should instead contact law enforcement with any information they might have.
For those with tips, the MPD has provided several avenues for contact: calling the department directly at (202) 727-9099, or sending information via text to the department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
