Armed Robbery on Van Ness Street Saturday

Update, Sept 20: The police have provided this additional information about this armed robbery: "Two complainants report that they were approached by two suspects, both described as 19-23 year old males, medium complexion with short hair. Both suspects were armed with handguns and demanded money. The suspects also obtained the victims' car keys and drove away with their 2003 Honda Accord toward 45th Street."

There was an armed robbery last night at the 4400 block of Van Ness Street, NW near Turtle Park (Friendship Recreation Center). Here is the information straight from the police blotter:

Robbery Hold Up Gun, 1140pm, 4440 Van Ness St., NW; L/O 2 B/M's armed with handguns. Also taken was a Honda bearing VA tags JNG5129 westbound on Van Ness. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I201100515838