WASHINGTON, D.C. – A 14-year-old male from Northwest Washington, D.C., has been arrested by detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department in connection with a series of armed robberies.
The most recent incident occurred on Saturday at around 8:45 pm. According to the police report, the young suspect and accomplices confronted a man and a woman walking along the 1800 block of Vermont Avenue, Northwest. The suspect reportedly brandished a handgun, demanding valuables from the victims, who complied before the assailants fled.
Following the investigation, the 14-year-old was apprehended and charged with Armed Robbery. Additionally, he faces charges for a prior offense under a DC Superior Court custody order.
This prior incident took place on December 20th, at approximately 3:15 p.m., in the 1300 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest D.C. In this instance, the suspects, one of whom simulated being armed, approached the victims and forcibly took property before escaping the scene.
The Metropolitan Police Department continues its investigation into these cases and urges anyone with information to come forward. Citizens are advised not to approach suspects but to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or submit tips via the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.