Ed. Note: Thanks to all who messaged about the carjackings in Van Ness (“victim a Gold’s Gym member”) and at 14th and U Street, NW last night.
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Carjacking Task Force announce an arrest has been made in reference to Carjacking and Robbery Offenses that occurred in the District. (more…)
Thanks to AJ for the update around 10:30am: “Crime scene tape removed/some police departing” (more…)
2475 18th Street, NW via D Light
Ed. Note: Apparently we’re starting the saddest new series: ‘Let’s Show Some Extra Love to Businesses after they’ve been robbed/had their doors smashed’ after Bold Forks was smashed yesterday. Ukrainian owned D Light Cafe received lots of love from the public after their front was set on fire almost a year ago to the day.
Thanks to Nana and all others who messaged the sad/frustrating news from D Light this morning:
“wanted to update that looks like D Light Cafe, a super cute and delicious spot run by Ukrainians, was robbed last night. Their door glass was smashed and their point of sale system was stolen. (more…)
A reader sends from Columbia Heights earlier today.
Ed. Note: The entire car was covered in hateful graffiti, I don’t feel the need to include every slur. Suffice it to say, it is incredibly upsetting to see.”
Thanks to A. for sending above from Kalorama.
It had been 7 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. Others victims have recommended Rimgard. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
And thanks to V. for sending below from Mount Vernon Square (hit and run): (more…)
Thanks to Terry for sending: “Bold Forks Books door glass door smashed last night on Mt Pleasant St NW”
Let’s fight the worst with the best and show them so love. Time to add a cook/culinary book to your collection (or time to start one!) Bold Fork Books is open:
“Monday-Friday: 12pm-8pm
Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm” (more…)
A reader reports on Sunday:
“So I walk to my sweet car this morning and I find it completely totaled on Connecticut Ave in front of the Maltese Embassy between California and Wyoming. The car had been pushed off the road onto the sidewalk and was hit in the front and back. (more…)
Connecticut and Macomb St, NW
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0024hrs in the 3200 block of Connecticut Avenue NW. NO Lookout” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
In light of the PSA you shared on 1/13/23, I wanted to let you know that my lock box was broken into on 1/17/23 (possibly 1/16/23). The plastic on the facade was cracked open (somehow), keys removed & MIA, and shoved full with toilet paper?! My lock box was a generic brand. Notably, my neighbors’ MasterLock lock boxes appear to be untouched. Don’t know if that really means anything but I will be upgrading!”
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, in the 2000 block of P Street, Northwest.
At approximately 9:39 pm, (more…)