Chinatown

A reader reports just after 4:30pm:

“One person being lead away in cuffs. Cops all up and down 7th between F and H”

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“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to make people aware of something that happened last night and to thank MPD for their quick response.

Around 1:00am last night, I was walking home on the 1000 block of F Street NE after parking my car around the block. At the intersection of 10th and F Street NE, I noticed a Honda Civic slow down alongside me. I first thought I was about to be robbed, but the driver began sort of catcalling. (“Hello…you look pretty.”) The driver asked if I needed any help, I responded no and asked him to drive on. Instead, the driver then put on his hazards and began driving back and forth on the block, U-turning at the intersections on both sides. During this, I stopped walking because I didn’t want the driver to know where I lived and possibly approach me while I was unlocking my door. I then told the driver that I would call the police if he didn’t drive away. He got a little agitated at this, saying “there’s no need to call the police. Just talk to me.” So I immediately called 911. (more…)

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From MPD:

“On Wednesday February 24, 2016, at 10:45PM members of the First District responded to the 1100 block of F Street, NW for the report of a Robbery.

The complainant in this case states she was walking in the 1100 block of F Street, NW when three (3) suspects approached her. The suspects then began assaulting the complainant and stole her purse. A citizen, who witnessed the event, chased after one of the suspects and was able to catch and detain the subject until MPD’s arrival. (more…)

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating three persons of interest in reference to an Aggravated Assault and Robbery incident which occurred in the 900 block of E Street, Northwest, on Friday, February 12, 2016 at approximately 9:40 pm.

A victim was exiting a restaurant in the area when he was assaulted by suspect one. Suspect two then proceeded to take a wallet that carried a student identification card, credit cards and cash from the victim’s pocket. A third suspect also assaulted the victim. The suspects then fled the scene.

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.”

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From MPD:

“Robbery Snatch- 8th and D Street, NW:

On today’s date [Tuesday], the complainant was at 8th and D Street, NW with her cellphone in her hand, when a group of teenagers approached her. A black female snatched her phone out of her hand and ran. Shortly afterwards, one of the males in the group came back and told the complainant that for $20, he’d get her phone back. The complainant went to the ATM and took the $ 20 out and gave it the male. The male took off with the money and caught up with the group and was last seen heading N/B on 8th Street, NW.

Anyone with additional information, please contact the 1st District Detective’s Office.”