Metropolitan Police are on the hunt for two individuals connected to a recent Southeast burglary, seeking tips from locals. The incident occurred in the early hours of June 2, when Sixth District officers were called to the 4500 block of Benning Road, Southeast.
The suspects, according to the Metropolitan Police Department, "forcibly entered an establishment, stole merchandise, and fled the scene" as recounted on the MPD's official release. In a bid to identify the suspects, surveillance footage capturing the persons of interest has been made public. While trying to link names to the faces responsible for the theft, the MPD is using community resources.
Citizens with information are urged to stay on the sidelines but to make a move by contacting the police. Anyone recognizing these individuals shouldn't approach them but instead, share what they know by calling (202) 727-9099 or texting the tip line at 50411. The MPD reiterates that their TEXT TIP LINE is open for such vital information sharing.
The police are motivating tipsters with a reward, promising up to $1,000, "to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia." These incentives are a part of their strategy to encourage community participation in maintaining neighborhood safety.
