Police are investigating two armed carjackings that took place on the long weekend.
At around 10:08 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, three suspects approached a victim who was still inside of his car. The suspects, one of them armed, demanded the vehicle. The victim was not harmed.
Taken was a gray 2015 Dodge Caravan with DC tag FF5488.
The suspects were described as black male juveniles. One suspect was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, medium complexion, black face mask, about 5’9” with a slim build. Another was wearing a black hooded sweat shirt with a black mask, slim build and about 5’6” tall. Police said the third suspect was noted as a black teenager, but no gender, clothing, or description was provided.
Unit Block K Street
Detectives are looking for help locating suspects after an armed robbery of a pizza place that happened on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2022, on the 400 block of 8th Street, Southeast.
At approximately 6:48 pm, two suspects approached the victim, inside of an establishment, at the listed location. One of the suspects assaulted the victim and then brandished a handgun. The suspects took property from the victim then fled the scene.
The suspects were captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in this video:
Anyone with information about these cases is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line by sending a text message to 50411.
