Armed Robbers at Large in NW DC

The Second District Police Station is warning the public about suspects still at large following reports of four armed robberies since Saturday, December 4. Three were in the Friendship Heights neighborhood and one was in Cleveland Park near the Washington Cathedral. Here is the police bulletin, including a description of the suspects and their car:

The 2nd District Detectives office is seeking your assistance if you may have any information to assist in identifying two individuals wanted in connection with this series of robberies which appear to be similar in nature. The suspects in these offenses were armed with handguns. In one of the incidents, a victim was shot after refusing to surrender his property.

In all four of the robberies the suspects were described as follows: Suspect One is described as a black male, between 5-feet-10 inches to 6-feet-tall, stocky-chubby build, between the ages of 25 to 30 years of age, dreads or braided hair style, dark complexion, wearing a white or light colored coat and dark pants. Suspect Two is described as a black male, 5-feet-7 inches to 5-feet-9 inches tall, medium-average build, 25 to 30 years of age, unknown hair style, dark complexion, wearing dark clothing. During one of the robberies a third suspect, described as a black male with medium complexion, may have been involved. The suspects were believed to be operating a vehicle, described as a dark color sedan, possibly green or black, with tinted windows.

* On Saturday, December 4th, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a victim was robbed at gunpoint of belongings by two subjects in the area of Wisconsin Avenue and Woodley Road, NW.

* On Saturday, December 4th, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a victim was robbed at gunpoint of belongings in the area of 43rd and Jennifer Streets, NW.

 * On Saturday, December 4th, at approximately 3:30 a.m., a victim was shot during a robbery attempt in the area of 43rd and Ingomar Streets, NW.

* On Thursday, December 9th, at approximately 10:15 p.m., a victim was robbed at gunpoint of belongings in the area of the 4100 block of Harrison Street, NW.

There is no word on the condition of the shooting victim.  According to TBD and other sources, the police want residents to be on heightened alert because the armed robbers are still at large.

There is a reward of up to $10,000 for anyone with information leading to a conviction in these crimes. Call the police at 1-888-919-CRIME or text your information to DC Crime Solvers at 50411.