Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Seventh District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred in the 400 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast.  

On Friday, December 1, 2023, at approximately 9:11 am., the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect brandished a knife and demanded property from the victim. The victim complied. The suspect fled the scene.

The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in this video and the photos below:

Anyone who can identify this suspect 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.

CCN: 23195652