On Monday, February 13, 2012, two armed robberies involving handguns occurred in the Friendship Heights area of
the Second District, Patrol Service Area 202.
The first incident occurred at
approximately 10:15 PM in the 5200 block of Western Avenue, NW, close to the
intersection with Harrison Street. The victim reported that three armed
perpetrators, all displaying handguns, approached her while she was walking
within the block. The suspects then robbed the victim of her cell phone,
currency, bank cards, etc. The suspects then fled the scene on foot, last
seen running east within the 4500 block of Harrison Street NW.
The second incident occurred at
approximately 10:20 PM in the 4300 block of Garrison Street NW close to the
intersection with Wisconsin Avenue. Two victims reported while walking
within the block they were approached from the rear by three
perpetrators. One suspect struck one of the victims on the back of the
head with a dark colored handgun. Both victims were then forced to the ground
face down. The three perpetrators then forcibly removed property from the
victims, including cell phones, currency, and personal papers. The
suspects were last seen fleeing the location in an older model dark-colored
vehicle.
The perpetrators in both
incidents were described as three black males, 5’10” to 6’0” with a medium
build, wearing all black or dark blue clothing. In both cases, all three
subjects were reported wearing ski masks concealing their faces.
Anyone with information
concerning this incident is asked to contact the Second District Detectives
Office, 202-730-1903, or our Command Information Center, 202-727-9099.
Last, it is strongly encouraged that anyone observing any suspicious activity
within their community to please contact the Metropolitan Police by dialing
911.
Lieutenant John M. Hedgecock
Metropolitan Police Department
Second District
Patrol Service Area 206
(202) 715-7340
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