Police ask for public's help locating NW DC robbery suspect

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WASHINGTON — The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a suspect involved in a robbery that happened Monday afternoon in Northwest D.C.

Detectives say the robbery happened around 2:19 p.m. on 15th Street Northwest, near P Street Northwest and a Whole Foods Market. The victim had agreed to meet the accused using Facebook Market Place online application at the location.

When the victim met with the suspect, they snatched money from them and left the area. No information was provided about what direction the suspect went as they fled the area. Also, police did not state any information about what the meet up entailed, including what was planned to be exchanged or cost of any items.

The suspect is wanted in reference to a robbery (snatch) offense. Police have not released a detailed description of the suspect, but have released surveillance images of them to help with the investigation process.

MPD seeks a suspect in reference to a Robbery (Snatch) offense that occurred on Monday, May 22, 2023, in the 1500 block of 15th Street, Northwest. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411Release: https://t.co/npDZfTMsmE pic.twitter.com/mTlCaLPIn9

Anyone who can identify this individual or has any information about this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

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