“The thief stole the van owner’s black leather backpack, which contained both his old and new passport”

14th and Q St, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I witnessed a theft/robbery near Le Diplomate (14th and Q NW) this afternoon [Wednesday] at about 4:45. A young man broke the window of a construction van, grabbed the spare keys out of a backpack inside, and attempted to drive off with the van. One of the van’s owners ran up as this was happening and the would-be-carjacker jumped out of the van and ran north on the alley behind Le Diplomate (parallel to 14th).

The thief stole the van owner’s black leather backpack, which contained both his old and new passport, which he had just picked up today in preparation for a trip he is taking on Friday morning, as well as his business checkbook and important business notes and documents.

I’m sure that the owner would love his passports (and anything else!) back, so if you find any of his possessions, please contact him at [email protected] or 301-919-2928.”