The Metropolitan Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a robbery that occurred on Alabama Avenue in Southeast. The incident took place on September 9, 2026, at approximately 5:33 p.m., when an argument escalated between the victim and the suspect. During the altercation, the suspect assaulted the victim, causing them to fall to the ground, while a second suspect stole property from the victim before both fled the scene.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Following the investigation, 36-year-old Teako Spigner, a resident of Southeast DC, was arrested on November 10, 2026. Spigner has been charged with robbery (force and violence) related to the September incident.
In addition, Spigner faces a separate charge of theft stemming from an offense that occurred on May 21, 2026, in the 4200 block of 7th Street Southeast. This charge was made pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant. The robbery case remains under investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the robbery to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text their tips to the Department’s text tip line at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of individuals responsible for crimes in the District of Columbia.
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