16-year-old second suspect arrested in D.C. robbery

16-year-old second suspect arrested in D.C. robbery
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred in Southwest D.C. on July 6.

The incident took place at approximately 5:40 a.m. in the 500 block of C Street, where two suspects reportedly used force to steal property from the victim.

Security personnel detained one suspect at the scene, while the second suspect fled. Following an investigation, a 16-year-old male from Northeast was arrested on Wednesday and charged with Robbery.

An 18-year-old female suspect had previously been arrested on the day of the incident and also charged with Robbery.