Oof. Thanks to Emily for sending from 16th and Potomac Ave, SE.
It had been 3 days since our last stolen wheels report.
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From MPD:
“This morning (Tuesday) at 9:43 AM, officers from the Fourth District were dispatched to 3rd & Kennedy ST NW regarding a vehicle that had just been stolen with a toddler still seated in the rear of the vehicle. The operator of the vehicle was in the process of re-fueling when an unknown subject, described as a black male wearing all dark clothing, entered the vehicle and drove away toward New Hampshire Ave NW. (more…)
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A reader reports:
“Be aware, I was jumped by 3 teenagers Saturday night around 8pm. Lighting is nonexistent in front of the library and the construction trailer narrows pathway and blocks visibility from others. A good spot for an assault. Stay away….It occurred between I St. and Wesley Pl., SW @ the SW Library. Yes, the incident was reported to police. Robbed, no. Injured, yes. I got my head bashed in pretty good. I think I have a concussion. I got lucky, I was walking my buddy’s dog (pitbull mix) and after they hit me I didn’t go down all the way or blackout & screamed MOLLY, GET’EM and they scattered. She is tough looking but just gentle giant and just stood there wagging her tail.”
From the The Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Do you use the car sharing application called “Getaround” to rent your vehicle and make some extra cash? Use the app with caution. OAG has learned of more than 75 recent auto thefts in the District that we believe are connected to the use of this app.
How does Getaround work?
Getaround is an app that allows consumers to rent vehicles by the hour or day from owners who make them available through its online platform. Consumers can create a profile on Getaround and search for cars based on location and type of vehicle. After a rental request is submitted and approved by the owner, consumers can go to the car’s location and unlock the vehicle using the app on their smartphone. Keys to the vehicle are left inside and consumers return the car at the end of their rental period. (more…)
James reported from 19th and E Street, NE around 11:10pm Monday night:
“Bullet on dash board and on ground. 3 cars shot up. At least 3 shots fired.” (more…)
Thanks to Alan for sending from Columbia Heights: “Haven’t seen this before on a scooter.”
It had been 7 days since our last stolen wheels report.
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From AlertDC:
“Shooting at 1237hrs in the 700 block of Upshur St NW. Lookout for B/M, 5’9-5’10, wearing a blue sweater, and blue jeans”
Alan Henney reported:
“TEEN SHOT— Crime scene on 8th St at Taylor St NW-DC near the Petworth Recreation Center. 19yr-old male shot in the foot.”
Council Member Todd reported: “The investigation is underway and MPD recovered valuable information from the scene. They will continue to have a strong presence in the surrounding area. If you have any tips please call the command information center at 202-727-9099.”
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From MPD:
“The Fourth District is investigating a shooting that occurred on January 30, 2020, around 7:20 p.m. in the 5900 block of Piney Branch Road. The lookout is for an adult male dressed all in black seen fleeing on foot towards 13th street. The adult victim was transported to the hospital for treatment. Anyone with video or information is asked to contact MPDC at 202-727-9099 or text to 50411.”
Ed. Note: Earlier in the week multiple gunshots were fired nearby.
Photo by PoPville flickr user ny273
From MPD:
“I am happy to announce an arrest has been made in the spate of egging incidents around Capitol Hill over the past couple weeks. Today at approximately 4:15, two residents separately called 911 to report seeing the egging suspect around Tennessee Avenue NE. Responding patrol officers quickly located a suspect and he was arrested for several counts of Defacing Property. (more…)
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From MPD:
“This morning at approximately 11:45 am, officers from the First District responded to the 1200 block of Wylie Street NE for the report of a ADW-Gun. Officers located the caller who reported that they observed an individual stealing items from their vehicle. The caller then approached the suspect, who retrieved a handgun and pointed it at the caller. The suspect then fled north onto 12th Street NE. No shots were fired, nor was anyone injured. (more…)