Suspect arrested after alleged armed robbery involving rideshare bike in D.C.

Suspect arrested after alleged armed robbery involving rideshare bike 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, D.C. — A 45-year-old man was arrested after allegedly robbing a woman at knifepoint in Northeast Washington, fleeing with her rideshare bike, police said Sunday.

The incident unfolded around 4:05 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, near the intersection of First and M Streets, NE. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the suspect approached the victim as she completed payment for a rental bike, brandished a knife, and demanded the bike from her.

Following a quick search of the surrounding area, officers located a man matching the description of the suspect and took him into custody. Police identified the suspect as Antonio Chappell, who has no fixed address.

Chappell now faces a charge of armed robbery (knife) in connection with the incident.