MPD looking for suspect in an Armed Kidnapping that happened in Van Ness

via MPD

Kelly asks at 6:51am: “Lots of police cars and a news person set up outside of the AVA apartments in Van Ness. What’s happening?”

MPD reported: “MPD seeks the public’s assistance in locating 44 year-old Marquez Parker in reference to an Armed Kidnapping that occurred on 7/27/22 in the 2900 blk of Van Ness Street, NW.

Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411″

NBC Washington reported: “A man forced a woman — believed to be his 30-year-old girlfriend — into a car at gunpoint about 3 a.m. outside an apartment building”

Full release from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in reference to a Kidnapping while Armed (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in the 2900 block of Van Ness Street, Northwest.

At approximately 3:40 am, MPD responded to a call for an armed individual at the listed location. Further investigation suggests the suspect forced a female victim into a vehicle that has since been recovered. The victim has been located. This offense appears to be domestic in nature.

The person of interest has been identified as 44 year-old Marquez Parker of Northeast, DC. He was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos (above)

Anyone who has knowledge of these individuals’ whereabouts should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.”