15-year-old arrested for D.C. robbery, stolen property recovered

15-year-old arrested for D.C. robbery, stolen property recovered
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 15-year-old male from Northeast D.C. has been arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred in Northwest on Thursday afternoon, police announced Monday.

The robbery happened on January 23 around 3:39 p.m. in the 1100 block of 15th Street, Northwest. The victim reported being approached by the suspect, who snatched their property before fleeing the scene.

The following day, officers from the Second District’s Crime Suppression Team spotted a juvenile matching the suspect’s description in the area. After stopping the individual, officers confirmed he was the suspect involved in the robbery.

The teenager was arrested and charged with Robbery (Snatch), and the stolen property was successfully recovered.