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Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division announce arrests have been made in Robbery offenses that occurred in the District of Columbia.

First District

  • Robbery (Force and Violence): On Saturday, July 10, 2021, at approximately 1:18 pm, the suspects approached the victim in the 700 block of 7th Street, Southeast. The suspects assaulted the victim and took the victim’s property then fled the scene. CCN: 21-094-612
  • Armed Robbery (Gun): On Monday, July 12, 2021, at approximately 11:40 pm, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim in the 1400 block of C Street, Southeast. One of the suspects brandished a firearm and demanded the victim’s property. The suspects took the victim’s property then fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 21-096-014
  • Armed Robbery (Gun): On Monday, July 12, 2021, at approximately 11:50 pm, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim in the 1300 block of Carolina Avenue, Southeast. One of the suspects brandished a firearm and demanded the victim’s property. The victim complied. The suspects fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 21-096-016
  • Armed Robbery (Gun)/ Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at approximately 11:14 pm, the suspects approached the victims in the 800 block of East Capitol Street, Northeast. The suspects brandished firearms and demanded the victims’ property. The suspects assaulted the victims and took property then fled the scene in a vehicle. CCN: 21-096-598
  • Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle: On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at approximately 10:00 am, the suspects were observed by MPD officers inside of a stolen vehicle in the 600 block of I Street, Southeast. The suspects were subsequently placed under arrest.  CCN: 21-096-987

Second District

  • Robbery (Force and Violence): On Saturday, July 10, 2021, at approximately 12:41 pm, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victims in the 1400 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest. The suspects assaulted the victims and took property from one victim. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 21-094-615
  • Armed Robbery (Gun)/ Kidnapping/ Assault with a Dangerous Weapon(Gun): On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at approximately 11:55 pm, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim in the 4200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. The suspects took property by gunpoint from the victim. The victim was then forced into their vehicle and driven to a bank to retrieve US currency. The victim was released when the suspects were unable to obtain any money. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 21-096-630

Third District

  • Robbery (Snatch): On Monday, July 5, 2021, at approximately 12:50 am, the suspect approached the victims in the 2400 block of 15th Street, Northwest. The suspect snatched property from the victims then fled the scene. CCN: 21-091-404
  • Theft One (Stolen Auto): On Saturday, July 10, 2021, at approximately 10:54 am, the victim left his vehicle, parked and running, in the 3100 block of 14th Street, Northeast. When the victim returned, his vehicle had been stolen. CCN: 21-094-578
  • Armed Robbery (Gun)/ Theft One (Stolen Auto): On Sunday, July 11, 2021, at approximately 8:21 am, the suspects approached the victim in the 2300 block of 11th Street, Northwest. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and the additional suspects took the victim’s property. The suspects fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. The stolen vehicle has been recovered. CCN: 21-095-063

Fourth District

  • Assault with Intent to Rob while Armed (Gun): On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at approximately 8:45 pm, the suspects approached the victims in the 5800 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The suspects brandished firearms, assaulted the victims, and attempted to take the victims’ property. The suspects then fled the scene. CCN: 21-096-550
  • Armed Robbery (Gun): On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at approximately 12:40 am, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim in the 800 block of Delafield Place, Northeast. The suspects brandished firearms and took the victim’s property. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 21-096-620
  • Armed Robbery (Gun): On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at approximately 1:12 am, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim in the 5000 block of Sargent Road, Northeast. The suspects brandished firearms and took the victim’s property. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 21-096-629
  • Armed Robbery (Gun): On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at approximately 1:27 am, the suspects exited two vehicles and approached the victim in the 3600 block of Harewood Road, Northeast. The suspects brandished firearms and took the victim’s property. The suspects then fled the scene in vehicles. CCN: 21-096-632

Sixth District

  • Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle: On Saturday, July 3, 2021, at approximately 6:46 pm, the suspect was observed by MPD officers driving a stolen vehicle in the 4300 block of Benning Road, Northeast. CCN: 21-090-653
  • Armed Robbery (Gun): On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at approximately 10:51 pm, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim in the 2500 block of Naylor Road, Southeast. The suspects brandished firearms and took the victim’s property. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 21-096-602
  • Armed Robbery (Gun): On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at approximately 4:14 am, the victim approached a vehicle occupied by the suspects in the 2500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast. Two of the suspects brandished firearms and took the victim’s property. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 21-096-661
  • Armed Carjacking (Gun): On Monday, July 12, 2021, at approximately 4:25 pm, the suspect exited a vehicle and approached the victim, who was sitting in their vehicle, in the 2300 block of Minnesota Avenue, Southeast. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s vehicle and property. The victim complied. The suspect then fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle, along with the suspect vehicle. The victim’s vehicle has been recovered. CCN: 21-095-796

Seventh District

  • Armed Robbery (Gun): On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at approximately 5:53 pm, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim in the 4200 block of 6th Street, Southeast. The suspects brandished firearms and forcibly took the victim’s property. The suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle. CCN: 21-096-455

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, the following arrests were made:

  • 19 year-old Zharmel Blount, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle and two counts of Armed Robbery (Gun).
  • A 16 year-old juvenile male, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Armed Carjacking (Gun), Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun), Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Assault with Intent to Rob, Assault with Intent to Rob while Armed (Gun), two counts of Theft One (Stolen Auto), two counts of Robbery (Snatch), and eleven counts of Armed Robbery (Gun)
  • A 13 year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun), Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Assault with Intent to Rob, Assault with Intent to Rob while Armed (Gun), two counts of Theft One (Stolen Auto), Robbery (Snatch), and nine counts of Armed Robbery (Gun).
  • A 16 year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun), Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Assault with Intent to Rob while Armed (Gun), and eight counts of Armed Robbery (Gun).
  • A 15 year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun), Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Assault with Intent to Rob while Armed (Gun), and ten counts of Armed Robbery (Gun).

From MPD (800 block East Capitol Street, SE):

“The First District is working an Armed Robbery of 2 victims that occurred at 2300 hours. Two victims were approached by two suspects armed with a pistol and a rifle. Our victims were struck with the weapons and robbed of their property.

The suspects were described as black males, about 5′,5″, 150-180 lbs wearing a dark hoodie and a yellow/orange hoodie. They fled in a dark colored sedan, unknown male and model or tag number.

The First District detectives are actively investigating this incident. If any member of the public has information or video of the incident, please contact the First District Detectives office at 202-299-2025, or the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”

and

“On 7/13/21 at approximately 2050 hours, the Fourth District responded for an Assault with Intent to Rob in the 5800 block of 14th Street, NW. The lookout is for (4) B/M’s between 15-20 years of age, wearing ski masks and all were armed with black assault style rifles. One suspect was wearing a yellow hooded sweatshirt, on was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, one was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, and one was wearing a white t-shirt.

If you have any information please call the Command Information Center on 202-727-9099 or send an anonymous text tip to 50411.”

and

“Alert: Robbery Investigation at 0020hrs in the 4200 block of Connecticut Ave NW. Lookout for 4 juvenile B/M’s all subjects are armed. Two are armed with a long rifles and two are armed with handguns.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″

and

“On 7/14/21 at approximately 12:48am the Fourth District responded to the scene of an Armed Robbery (Gun) that occurred in the 800 block of Delafield Place, NE. The lookout is for (5) B/M’s all wearing masks. One suspect wore an olive green hooded sweatshirt and the remainder wore dark colored hooded sweatshirts. (2) suspects were armed with rifles and (2) were armed with handguns. They fled in a dark colored minivan.

If you have any information please call the Command Information Center on 202-727-9099 or send an anonymous text tip to 50411.”

and

“On 7/14/21 at approximately 0112 hours, the Fourth District responded to an armed robbery in the 5000 block of Sargent Road, NE. The lookout is for Suspect (1): B/M, heavy set, wearing a blue disposable medical facemask and a gray hooded sweatshirt. Suspects (2-4): B/M’s, slim build, wearing a black ski mask and black clothing. All (4) were armed with guns and they fled in a black newer model Nissan or Hyundai SUV with dark tinted windows.

If you have any information please call the Command Information Center on 202-727-9099 or send an anonymous text tip to 50411.”

and

“The Fourth District is on the scene of an armed robbery in the 3400 block of Harewood Road, NE. The lookout is for: Suspect (1) B/M, 16-20 years of age, 5’5″-5’7″, wearing a bandana and blue jeans, armed with a long gun, and he fled in a Toyota CH-R style vehicle; Suspect (2): B/M, 16-21 years of age, dark complexion, wearing a purple bandana, short sleeve shirt, and he fled in an unknown vehicle. If you have any information please call the Command Information Center on 202-727-9099 or send an anonymous text tip to 50411.”

and

“On 7/14/21 at approximately 0230 hours, the Fourth District responded to a Robbery (Force & Violence) in the 1300 block of Parkwood Place, NW. The lookout is for (2) B/F’s and (2) B/M’s.

If you have any information please call the Command Information Center on 202-727-9099 or send an anonymous text tip to 50411.”

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