WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that took place on Wednesday night. At approximately 10:30 pm, the suspect approached a victim on the 4500 Block of Polk Street in Northeast, D.C.
After pulling out a handgun, the suspect demanded that the victim hand over their puppy. The suspect took the dog and fled with the dog. The victim chased the suspect, and the suspect discharged the gun in the direction of the victim. There were no injuries.
Police describe the dog as a: “5-month-old female Pitbull mix. She is brindle in color with a white spot on her chest. She goes by the name “Genesis”.”
If you have any information about this incident or can identify or recognize the puppy, please call the police at (202) 727-9099.