14-year-old among two teens arrested in D.C. purse-snatching robbery

14-year-old among two teens arrested in D.C. purse-snatching 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. — Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a robbery in Northwest D.C. after allegedly stealing a woman’s purse on Sunday night, police announced Monday.

The incident occurred around 8:59 p.m. in the 1100 block of Girard Street Northwest. According to the victim, two suspects approached her, grabbed her purse, and fled the scene.

Responding officers from the Third District conducted a search and located the suspects in a nearby alleyway. The stolen property was recovered during the arrests.

The suspects, identified as a 14-year-old male and a 16-year-old male, both from Northwest D.C., were taken into custody and charged with robbery (snatch).