UPDATE: ARREST MADE. “Burglary One and First Degree Sexual Abuse” 6:20am Sunday in Columbia Heights

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UPDATE: 11:21am:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit have announced an arrest has been made in reference to a Burglary One and a First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Sunday, November 3, 2019, in the 3600 block of 13th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 6:20 am, the suspect gained entry to a residence at the listed location. Once inside, the suspect approached an adult female victim. The suspect sexually assaulted the victim, then fled the scene on foot.

On Monday, November 4, 2019, members of the Fourth District located 26 year-old Theodore Tinsley, of No Fixed Address. As a result of the detectives’ investigation, he was arrested and charged with Burglary One and First Degree Sexual Abuse.”

“Dear PoPville,

I live in Columbia Heights on Holmead, between 13th and 14th Streets NW, and Sunday morning the police came by knocking on doors asking if we had any information about an attack on a woman on 13th Street late Saturday/early Sunday. I’m assuming this was up by us. They’d asked if we had heard about “the incident”, which was unsettling. Any information about the situation?”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with a Burglary One and First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Sunday, November 3, 2019, in the 3600 block of 13th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 6:20 am, the suspect gained entry to a residence at the listed location. Once inside, the suspect approached an adult female victim. The suspect sexually assaulted the victim, then fled the scene on foot.

The suspect is described a black male, in his 20’s, with bushy hair and bald spots.

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 sending a text message to 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers 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 any crime committed in the District of Columbia.”