MPD 5D | Suspect Sought in a Robbery (Snatch) Offense: 800 Block of Bladensburg Road, NE

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Robbery (Snatch) offense that occurred on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in the 800 block of Bladensburg Road, Northeast.

At approximately 4:15 pm, the suspect approached the victim from behind at the listed location. The suspect snatched the victim’s property and then fled the scene. 

The suspect was captured by a camera and can be seen in this video:

Anyone who can identify this individual 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. 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.