Juvenile Arrested for Columbia Heights Robbery by MPD

DC Metropolitan Police

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce the arrest of a juvenile for a robbery that occurred in the 1400 block of Belmont Street, Northwest.

On March 17, 2024, at 1:40 p.m., the victim and the suspects arranged to meet at the listed location to sell a pair of sneakers. During their interaction, one of the suspects displayed a handgun and threatened the victim while demanding the victim’s property. The victim complied and both suspects fled the scene on a scooter.

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as a result of the detective’s investigation, a 16-year-old Juvenile Male, of Northwest, was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery. A BB gun was recovered at the time of arrest. CCN: 24040522

This case remains under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police

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