The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of a juvenile male suspect in connection with a robbery that occurred in Northeast Washington, D.C. The incident took place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at approximately 6:17 p.m. when the victim met the suspect in the 4300 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue to sell a jacket advertised on an online marketplace.
According to the MPD, negotiations over the price of the jacket broke down, leading the suspect to grab the jacket from the victim and flee the scene. Officers responded quickly and were able to locate and arrest one of the suspects shortly after the incident.
A 12-year-old juvenile male from Northeast D.C. has been charged with robbery (snatch). The case remains under investigation as authorities work to gather more information about the incident.
The MPD encourages anyone with knowledge of the robbery to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or send tips via their text tip line at 50411. The department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for crimes in the District of Columbia.
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