Crime

“While on the phone with 911 reporting the car stolen, two males crossed the street coming toward me.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) incident which occurred in the 1300 block of I (“Eye”) Street, NE, on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at approximately 4:17 AM. The subject was subsequently captured by a nearby surveillance camera.

DO YOUR PART TO HELP PREVENT AND SOLVE CRIME. The 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 offense, including armed robbery, committed in the District of Columbia. Your assistance is appreciated by your community. Ref.: CCN #16-033-829.

Anyone who can identify these individuals or who has knowledge of this incident 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 victim reports:

“Early Saturday March 5th I discovered my car missing from it’s previous location at 13th and I St NE. While on the phone with 911 reporting the car stolen, two males crossed the street coming toward me. I started to walk in the opposite direction trying to put distance between us, but when I looked over my shoulder to ensure I was just being paranoid and they were actually walking elsewhere discovered they were directly behind me with a gun pointed at me. They took my phone (with 911 call still in progress), purse, wallet, etc. As I ran in the opposite direction hoping they wouldn’t shoot I looked over my shoulder and saw them get into a car waiting halfway down I street and take off toward Florida. I ran to H St and some really great guys that work at Queen Vic called 911 on my behalf and waited until the police arrived. Last week, MPD posted the video (above) hoping the public could help identify the POI shown. Would appreciate any help identifying him. MPD apparently offers a $10,000 reward for any info that leads to an arrest.

Obviously, all the things taken are replaceable and I’m happy to have escaped unharmed physically, but my well being has been disrupted 10 fold after having a gun put in my face and it’d be great if the police could arrest the guys that did it.”

Anyone Else Hearing about a “Recent uptick in car break-ins”?

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

There have been 4 smash and grab break-ins (two last week, and two today) on Cathedral Ave, (2500 block?) – where we have a lot of people parking and then going to the zoo. They seem to be targeting SUVs. Anyone else reporting this across the city in the past week?”

“Arrest Made in Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse: 200 Block of H St, NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, Sexual Assault Unit has announced an arrest has been made in an Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse offense, which occurred in the 200 block of H Street, Northwest, on Wednesday, March 16, 2016.

At approximately 7:15 am, the victim was walking in the 200 block of H Street, Northwest, when she was approached by a suspect who pushed her to the ground and attempted to sexually assault her. The assault was interrupted by several good Samaritans, who stopped the attack and called the police.

Detectives arrested 35-year-old Lynwood Anthony McClure, of Northeast, DC, and charged him with Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse.”

“Authorities are investigating an attempted abduction (of a young child) outside of the Air and Space Museum”

By Prince Of Petworth

From NPS:

“Help @usparkpolicepio locate a person of interest in an attempted child abduction. Call the tip line at 202-610-8737”

DC Police Union posted from March 2nd – 8th:

“Authorities are investigating an attempted abduction outside of the Air and Space Museum. According to reports, a stranger grabbed the hand of a young child, who was waiting for chaperone, and started to walk away with the child. After the suspect was stopped by the chaperone, the suspect said, “Sorry, I like kids” and then ran away.”

Shooting around 3:15pm at 3rd and Q St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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From Alert DC:

“Shooting at 1512 hrs at 3rd & Q Street NW. LOF: 2 Black/Males, Suspect (1) dark pants.”

Update from MPD:

“The 5th district is investigating a shooting which took place on 3-14-2016 at approximately 3pm in the 100 block of Bates st NW

The complainant reports while in the 100 block of Bates St. NW, he heard the sound of gunshots. The complainant began to run from the location when he realized he had been shot in the right arm. The complainant was transported to a local hospital

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 text messaging 50411.”

Two Shot in the 1300 block of Brentwood Road NE

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD around 2am:

“The 5th District is currently investigating a shooting which occurred in the 1300 block of Brentwood Road NE. Two (2) victims were injured and currently being treated at local hospitals.

Any person with information in this case please contact the CIC at 202-727-9099”

Props to the Cops – Alleged Prolific Robber Arrested

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department have announced that an arrest has been made in multiple Robbery offenses through the District of Columbia.

A Robbery (Force and Violence) offense occurred on January 27, 2016, in the 1800 block of Newton Street, Northeast, at approximately 8:00 pm.

o After the victim exited her vehicle, the suspect approached her from the front. A struggle began, as the suspect attempted to grab the victim’s purse. The suspect obtained the victim’s belongings and fled the scene. CCN 16-013-430

A Robbery (Force and Violence) offense occurred on February 14, 2016, in the 1100 block of Fern Street, Northwest, at approximately 3:35 pm. (more…)

“Stolen HP Laptop Computer and External Hard Drive in Red Case Logic Case”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Again, no preaching please (my sisyphean request…) just keep an eye out. Thanks!

From the Forum:

“Computer and hard drive stolen from P and Marion St. NW around 1:20pm today 3/10/16.

Small black, rectangular hard drive with rounded edges and cord attached. Housed in a logic brand case that is darker red.

I’m a student, with very limited money. I am most interested in the files about my many years of study that are on the hard drive and computer and would love to recover them. The physical computer is not what is most important to me. I am interested in working out an anonymous way for the external hard drive to be returned with the files on it – no questions asked. I just want my many years of work back.

Or if you have any info on the whereabouts of either items, it would be much appreciated. Attached is an image of the hard drive case.”

“Hit and Run: 9th and P St NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reports:

“I wanted to highlight there was a hit and run on P St. NW in Shaw at some point during the night. Technically, it’s the intersection of P and Columbia NW, but 9th is the closest major cross street.

Hit was hard enough to completely small the left rear quarter-panel and straw glass down P st. I would imagine the car is inoperable in this state due to the damage on the left rear. Hit was also hard enough to push the vehicle into the Jeep parked in front of it.”

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