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Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery of an Establishment Offense: 1600 Block of New York Avenue, Northeast

(Washington, DC) – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in locating suspects in reference to an Armed Robbery of an Establishment offense that occurred on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in the 1600 block of New York Avenue, Northeast.

 

At approximately 4:57 am, the suspects approached an employee at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded money from the register. Another suspect deployed pepper spray. The suspects obtained money then fled the scene. There were no injuries reported.

 

The suspects were captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below:

Anyone who can identify these suspects or who has knowledge of 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. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.