Alert: Attempt Robbery at 2020 hrs in the at the intersection of North
Capitol St. & Bryant Street NE. Lookout for 2 Black/Males, 17-20
years of age. Suspect (1) 5'8 to 5'9" tall, dark complexion, short
hair cut, gray hoodie, cargo pants. Suspect (2) 17 - 20 years of age,
dark complexion, green shirt, black hat
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20160635208
Sent to 5th District (PSA 501-508) Alert DC
Sent by MPD CAD # 5279
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From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 9:01 PM
To: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MPD-5D] Robbery North Capitol and Bryant Street, Northeast
On, Monday October
17, 2016, a robbery occurred at the intersection of North Capitol St.
& Bryant Street NE. Lookout for 2 Black/Males, 17-20 years of age. Suspect
(1) 5'8 to 5'9" tall, dark complexion, short haircut, gray hoodie, cargo
pants. Suspect (2) 17 - 20 years of age, dark complexion, green shirt, black hat
Please take a few
minutes to review the following Guarding Against Robbery and Assault
Tips
Guarding Against Robbery and Assault
Robbery and assault are
serious crimes. While money is often the motivation, these incidents are
considered crimes of violence because they involve the threat or actual use of
physical violence. The basic rules of prevention are to be sensible and to be
alert. The following tips will also help reduce the risk of robbery or assault.
Personal Safety Tips on the Street
- If possible, don't walk
alone during late-night hours. Walk in groups whenever you can—there is
always safety in numbers.
- Let a family member or
friend know your destination and your estimated time of arrival or return.
That way, the police can be notified as quickly as possible if there is a
problem.
- Stay in well-lit areas
as much as possible. Avoid alleys, vacant lots, wooded areas, and other
short-cuts or secluded areas. They are usually not well-lit or heavily
traveled.
- Walk on the sidewalk
whenever possible. Walk close to the curb, avoiding doorways, bushes, and
other potential hiding places.
- If you have to walk in
the street, walk facing traffic. A person walking with traffic can be
followed, forced into a car, and abducted more easily than a person
walking against traffic.
- Walk confidently,
directly, and at a steady pace. Don't stop to talk to strangers.
- Wear clothing and shoes
that give you freedom of movement. And don't burden yourself with too many
packages or items.
- Always be aware of your
surroundings. If you are wearing headphones, don't turn up the volume so
high that you cannot hear outside noises.
- Never hitchhike or
accept rides from strangers.
- Report any suspicious
activity or person immediately to the Metropolitan Police Department at
9-1-1.
- Avoid carrying large
sums of cash, or displaying expensive jewelry in public.
Basic Street Smarts
- Wherever you are—on the street,
in an office building or shopping mall, driving, waiting for a bus or
subway—stay alert and tuned in to your surroundings.
- Send the message
that you're calm, confident, and know where you're going.
- Trust your instincts. If
something or someone makes you uneasy, avoid the person or leave.
- Know the neighborhoods
where you live and work.
- Check out the locations
of police and fire stations, public telephones, hospitals, and
restaurants, or stores that are open late.
If Someone Tries to Rob You
- Don't resist. Give up
your property—don't give up your life.
- Report the crime to the
police. Try to describe the attacker accurately. Your actions can help
prevent others from becoming victims.
Self defense measures are
most effective when applied as preventive steps—avoiding the crime in the first
place.
These measures include
running away, hiding, screaming, and raising an alarm—remember, more people
will respond to someone yelling "Fire" than they will to
"Help!"”
Safety in Your Vehicle
The crime of “carjacking”
– which is stealing a car by force – captures headlines across the country.
Statistically speaking, however, your chances of being a victim of carjacking
are very slim, and taking preventive measures can reduce that risk even more.
- If the carjacker threatens
you with a gun or other weapon, give up your car. Don’t argue. Your life
is definitely worth more than a car.
- Get away from the area
as quickly as possible.
- Try to remember what the
carjacker looked like—sex, race, age, hair and eye color, special features,
clothes.
- Report
the crime immediately to the police.
Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Safety Tips
- Try to use machines you
are familiar with, and try to use terminals located in banks rather than
independent terminals.
- Be aware of your
surroundings. Look around before conducting a transaction. If you see
anyone or anything suspicious, cancel your transaction and go to another
ATM.
- If you must use an ATM
after hours, make sure it’s well-lit.
- Never walk away from an
ATM with cash still in hand. If you are going to count your money, do so
at the ATM.
- When making an ATM
transaction from your car, be aware of your surroundings. Keep your eyes
and ears open, and keep car doors locked.
Preventing Assaults
Assaults are basically
fights carried out with or without a weapon at home or in a public space,
between strangers, (frequently) among friends, acquaintances, or loved ones.
The most serious assaults
are known as "aggravated assaults," "assaults with a deadly
weapon," or "assaults with intent to kill."
Less serious offenses are
called "simple assaults." In many cases, simple assaults turn into
more serious assaults or even homicides, if the initial argument or fight is
not scaled back or resolved quickly.
While some assaults are
unavoidable, use the following tips to make sure simple arguments do not turn
violent or deadly:
- If you are involved in a
heated argument that appears to be turning violent, walk away. If you stay
and fight "to prove something," you will only demonstrate poor
judgment in almost every instance.
- Never carry a firearm,
knife, or other illegal weapon. A weapon will definitely escalate the
situation, and it could ultimately be used to harm innocent people or
yourself.
- Avoid excessive
drinking, or if you have been drinking, recognize its impact on your
judgment. Alcohol is a contributing factor in many assaults.
- If you see an assault in
progress, dial 9-1-1 immediately to alert the police. Do not jump into the
fray, unless it is a last resort to prevent more serious injury.
Lieutenant William Verna
Metropolitan Police Department
Fifth District
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