The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in an incident of defacing private property in Northwest. The alleged incident took place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, around 2:50 p.m., when the suspect reportedly wrote derogatory remarks on a building located in the 2800 block of Quebec Street before fleeing the scene on foot.
Images of the suspect have been released by the Metropolitan Police Department in hopes that community members can provide information leading to their identification. The department is currently investigating the case as potentially motivated by hate or bias, as outlined in D.C. Official Code § 22-3701. However, officials noted that the designation may change as the investigation progresses and additional information is gathered.
The Special Liaison Branch of the Metropolitan Police Department is assisting with the investigation. Residents who have any information regarding the suspect or the incident are urged to contact the police directly at (202) 727-9099 or to send a tip via the Department’s text tip line at 50411. The police department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for the crime.
The case number associated with this incident is CCN: 26147172.
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