*Updated with Video* Suspect Sought in Robbery (Snatch) Offenses in the Second District

Friday, January 3, 2020

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to Robbery offenses that occurred in the Second District.

On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at approximately 4:00 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect snatched the victim’s purse and took currency from her wallet. The suspect then tossed the victim’s purse on the ground and fled the scene. CCN: 19-228-756

On Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at approximately 6:50 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect snatched the victim’s purse and fled the scene. CCN: 19-232-615

The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the video and photos below:

Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of these incidents should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.

Content retrieved from: https://mpdc.dc.gov/release/updated-video-suspect-sought-robbery-snatch-offenses-second-district.