The Metropolitan Police Department is on the lookout for a suspect involved in the vandalism of a marked police vehicle. This incident took place in Northwest DC and the authorities have reached out to the community for assistance in tracking down the individual responsible.
Details of the event were shared in a recent press release by the MPD. It was on Wednesday, June 11, at around 6:00 p.m. when the suspect approached the unoccupied vehicle parked on the 1200 block of North Capitol Street. Utilizing a sharp object, the suspect deflated one the vehicle's tires.
Surveillance cameras in proximity to the incident managed to capture the act and a photograph of the suspect has been disseminated by the police department. The MPD urges anyone with information regarding the suspect or the incident to come forward. However, they caution civilians to avoid direct confrontation and instead, notify the authorities.
Individuals who can identify the suspect or have knowledge pertaining to the case have been advised to contact the police at (202) 727-9099. Alternatively, tips can be sent via text to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. In an effort to encourage public engagement in the resolution of this incident, the Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of "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."
