The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking information from the public to locate a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred on South Capitol Street. The incident took place on June 10 and resulted in the victim losing possessions after a confrontation with an armed individual.
According to the police report, the suspect approached the victim around 2:50 p.m. in the 700 block of South Capitol Street, Southeast. Brandishing a firearm, the suspect demanded the victim's property. Fleeing the scene after the victim complied.
MPD has released a surveillance photo of the suspect and is urging anyone with information to come forward. The department is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for details that lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved in this or any other violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.
Witnesses or anyone with information about the robbery can contact police at (202) 727-9099 or send a tip via the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. Authorities advise individuals not to take any action themselves but to provide any relevant details to law enforcement.
