[PR] Updated with Additional Photo and Video Person of Interest Sought in an Armed Kidnapping Offense: 3800 b/o 9th Street, SE

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Kidnapping Squad seek the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in reference to an Armed Kidnapping offense that occurred on Thursday, September 17, 2020, in the 3800 Block of 9th Street, Southeast.

At approximately 1:58 am, the suspect entered the victim’s vehicle at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and forced the victim to drive to various locations. The suspect took property from the victim before fleeing on foot. 

 He is described as a black male, 5’8” to 5’9” in height, last seen wearing blue jeans, red and white tennis shoes, a green coat, and a black mask.  He is known to frequent the area of the listed location. A person of interest can be seen in the photos below and in this video:

Anyone who can identify this individual or 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.