Columbia Heights

“He had a wad of cash in his hand and was asking for another 40 bucks”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Jeremy Meek

The “locksmith scammer” is back. These types of scams seem to resurface and come in waves, I guess after folks forget about ’em. Seems the next wave is hitting.

“Dear PoPville,

Seems like the same guy is hanging around 11th NW/Park Rd NW (Around Red Rocks Pizza). Wearing a black jacket with wings on the front and a Vietnam Veterans baseball cap. Knocked on the door and used the same excuse that he was locked out of his house. He had a wad of cash in his hand and was asking for another 40 bucks.”

MPD Releases Photo and Video of Person of Interest Wanted in Connection with theft of 3 month old kittens in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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Ed. Note: On Monday we learned “someone smashed the glass at our Columbia Heights PETCO adoption center and stole two 3-month-old brown tabby kittens”.

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in connection with a Theft Two offense, which occurred on Monday, February 9, 2015, at approximately 10:30 am, in the 3100 block of 14th Street, Northwest.

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.”

Bummer – Cardozo Pool Not Opening to Public any time soon due to Budget Constraints

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo of Cardozo pool courtesy of DCPS

Thanks to U Street Buzz for sharing an email with us that he received from Department of Parks and Recreation:

“Thank you for reaching out. Currently DPR does not have the personnel budget to open Cardozo pool. Once City Counsel passes the FY16 budget, we will be in a much better place to make a decision. Please note that we have two pools very close to Cardozo (Dunbar and Marie Reed).”

Signage Up at Zombie Coffee and Donuts now hiring in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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14th and Irving St, NW part of DCUSA

A couple weeks ago we noted Zombie Coffee looked close to opening in the former Tasti D Lite space next to Panda Express. The new signage reveals another potentially awesome detail – donuts!! If these things are legit this could be huge. Stay tuned for an opening date.

Now they’re hiring too. It’s interesting to note, based on the email address, that there seems to be an affiliation with FroZenYo which we wondered about when we first learned of this project back in December:

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With recent closings is the company transitioning a bit from Fro Yo to donuts? We’ll see. In the meantime here’s a peek in the window of the new Columbia Heights spot:

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Props to Mr. T in DC – He Found and Secured Yesterday’s Stolen Bike!

By Prince Of Petworth

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You may recognize his username from all his great photos seen illustrating tons of PoPville posts. Now we can associate his name with another great thing. An avid cyclist and Columbia Heights resident, Mr T in DC aka Anthony Nigrelli spotted a readers beloved stolen bike that we posted about yesterday afternoon. Last night he spotted it by the Columbia Heights metro and secured his own lock on the bike after positively identifying it. He then emailed the OP and she has it back with her faith restored in humanity. Well done Mr. T – good looking out!

Keep Your Eyes Peeled for a Stolen Bike with No Cash Value

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

My absolutely adorable and beloved bike – which is worth almost no money and is useless to anyone over about 4’10” – was stolen right out of my apartment in Columbia Heights recently. It is a tiny red antique Raleigh one-speed with a bright white seat. It dates from around the early 60s and is very distinctive-looking.

I am heartbroken to lose it – it was truly my most beloved possession, and it’s completely irreplaceable! And it is so frustrating, because the thief almost certainly can’t use it and won’t make significant money from it. It’s also super creepy that someone came into my apartment to grab it.

If you see it anywhere, pretty please contact me at rkukla(at)gmail.com, and ideally slap a lock on it.”

Ed. Note: Be sure to check to see what MPD has recovered as well if you’ve had a bike (or phone/tablet) stolen.

3 Month Old Kittens Stolen from Petco in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader writes:

“My girlfriend is a volunteer with the Last Chance Animal Rescue, and just informed me that two kittens were stolen this morning from their cat adoption habitat at the PETCO in Columbia Heights.”

From the Last Chance Animal Rescue:

“*****BREAKING NEWS- STOLEN KITTIES- PLEASE SHARE**** Reward offered!
Around 11 a.m. this morning someone smashed the glass at our Columbia Heights PETCO adoption center and stole two 3-month-old brown tabby kittens; a male and a female from their habitat. Any information leading to the safe return of these kitties would be appreciated. We will post more as information as the situation develops. Pm Facebook with any info please”

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

1326 Fairmont Street Northwest

This house is located at 1326 Fairmont Street, Northwest. The listing says:

“Fabulous 3 level attached Row Home! 3 large beds/ 1 Full Bath/2 Half Bath. Gourmet kitchen with 6 burner gas stove/tons of granite counter/cabinet space/deck off the back. Large Living Room with hardwood & working FP. Separate Dining. Tons of natural sunlight in every room. Custom shades for all windows. Washer/Dryer. Back yard! Private garage parking! Great location! Must See!”

You can see more photos here.

This 3 bed/ 1 full/2 half bath is going for $4,300/Mo.

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