Summer Crime Wave Ends as Police Arrest Carjacking Suspect in D.C.

Summer Crime Wave Ends as Police Arrest Carjacking Suspect in D.C.
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, DC – An arrest has been made in connection with three armed carjackings that terrorized the District during the summer.

In each incident, the suspect approached victims while brandishing a firearm, demanding they surrender their vehicles before fleeing in the stolen cars. The armed carjackings occurred on the following dates and locations:

  • June 22 at 4:55 a.m. in the 1100 block of Sycamore Drive, SE
  • July 17 at 3:54 p.m. in the 400 block of Chaplin Street, SE
  • July 17 at 6:02 p.m. in the 4600 block of Eads Street, NE

On October 16, an 18-year-old male from Southeast was arrested and charged with Armed Carjacking as a result of the investigation. Since he was under 18 at the time of the offenses, he will be charged as a juvenile.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is urged to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or send a text to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for violent crimes in the District of Columbia.