MPD: Person of Interest ought in an Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun): 400 block of Rhode Island Avenue NW

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October 28, 2016

Person of Interest Sought in an Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun): 400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest

(Washington, DC) - The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public's assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in reference to an Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) offense that occurred in the 400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest, on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at approximately 10:56 am.

The suspect entered the establishment, brandished a handgun, and demanded the employee open the register. The employee complied. The suspect took US currency and fled westbound in the 400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest, towards 5th Street, Northwest.

The person of interest can be seen in this video: https://youtu.be/EJXR6-dSeI8.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 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 offense, including an armed robbery, committed in the District of Columbia.

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