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From MPD:

“On today’s date [Saturday] at around 1:55PM, a citizen walking northbound in the 300 block of 10th Street, Northeast, was approached from behind by (2) subjects who began to punch her about the body and attempt to take her purse. During the assault, the (2) suspects managed to remove the citizen’s wallet from her open purse and flee northbound in the 300 block of 10th Street, NE.

Several witnesses to the assault pursued the suspects to the east alley of the 400 block of 10th Street, NE, where they were apprehended by members of the First District. The suspects were positively identified, placed under arrest and charged with Robbery Force & Violence.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where she was treated for minor injuries sustained during this offense.

From MPD:

“The Fifth District is currently investigating [Sunday] a shooting that occurred at approximately 1:30 AM in the 1700 block of M St. NE. Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099.”

From DC Alerts [Sunday]:

Shooting 0130hrs in the 1200 Bladensburg RD NE 2 Male victims conscious and breathing CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20150252052″

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to a Kidnapping and Assault With the Intent to Commit a Sexual Offense in the area of 11th & G Streets, Northeast.

On Sunday, May 10, 2015, at approximately 2:45 am, an adult female accepted a ride and entered the suspect’s vehicle. The driver assaulted the victim with the intent to commit a sexual act and refused to let her exit the vehicle.

The suspect is described as an adult Middle Eastern male, with a light complexion, a slim build, and short black hair with a widow’s peak.

The suspect vehicle is described as a black 4 door sedan with grey or beige interior, with an Uber cab decal affixed to the left rear passenger vent window.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

Ed. Note: WJLA reports: “D.C. police are asking for help finding a man they say assaulted and kidnapped a woman while driving a car with an Uber decal.

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