A resident called the police after he heard a noise in his home around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Someone had gotten into the home through a rear door. Once inside, assorted jewelry was stolen.
The resident was not injured during the incident.
Police responded to the scene immediately, and were seen throughout the neighborhood in the course of the investigation.
Anyone who has knowledge of these incidents or applicable video 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.
In Other News
At 12:20 a.m. Tuesday, a man was arrested on the 100 block of L Street SE on charges of Simple Assault.
At 4:08 a.m. Tuesday, a man was arrested on the 600 block of Seventh Street NE on charges of Driving Under the Influence.
At 4:14 p.m. Tuesday, a man was arrested on the 2500 block of Benning Road NE on charges of Driving Under the Influence.
At 4:44 p.m. Tuesday, a man was arrested on the 1600 block of Benning Road NE on charges of Distributing a Controlled Substance.
At 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, a man was arrested on the 200 block of M Street SW on charges of Assault on a Police Officer.
Reporting Illegal Activity
Prompt and detailed reporting of suspicious activities helps prevent crime. If a citizen sees suspicious activity, or any activity that seems out of the ordinary, immediately call 911.
When reporting suspicious activity, give an accurate description. Here are some things to include:
Brief description of the activity;
- Date, time and location of the activity;
- Physical identifiers of anyone you observed;
- Descriptions of vehicles;
- Information about where people involved in suspicious activities may have gone;
- Your name and contact information.
“As we continue to work with our community in the prevention of crime, we ask that if you see something suspicious you contact us immediately,” says First District Commander Morgan C. Kane, MPA.
The Blotter is based on the reports posted on February 12th, 2020 by the MPD to the 1D Listserv and 5D Listserv.
