[PR] Arrests Made in Robbery Offenses
Friday, November 6, 2020
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division announced arrests in recent robbery cases in Washington, DC.
First District:
On Sunday, November 1, 2020, a 16 year-old juvenile male, of Northeast, DC, was arrested for a Robbery (Force and Violence) offense that occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2020, in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, Northwest. CCN: 20-156-346
At approximately 2:13 pm, the suspects approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect assaulted the victim and took the victim’s US currency. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers.
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 22 year-old Jovan Barnes, of Southeast, DC, was arrested for an Armed Robbery (Knife) offense that occurred on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, in the 900 block of L’Enfant Plaza, Southwest. CCN: 20-157-853
At approximately 12:46 pm, the suspects approached the victim at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a knife and took the victim’s property. One of the suspects was apprehended by responding officers. This case remains under investigation.
Third District:
On Saturday, October 31, 2020, 20 year-old Christian Gary, of Southeast, DC, was arrested for a Robbery offense that occurred on Saturday, October 31, 2020, in the 2000 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. CCN: 20-155-627
At approximately 1:11 am, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect assaulted the victim, took the victim’s property, then fled the scene.
Sixth District:
On Monday, November 2, 2020, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 29 year-old Frankia Jackson, of Northwest, DC, was arrested for an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, September 28, 2020, in the 2400 block of Minnesota Avenue, Southeast. CCN: 20-138-645
At approximately 4:40 pm, the suspects entered an establishment at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded US currency. The victim complied and the suspects fled the scene. This case remains under investigation.
As a reminder, citizens are encouraged to use the Safe Exchange Zones when conducting in-person transactions using online applications such as Craigslist and Offer Up. For more information, please visit: http://mpdc.dc.gov/release/mpd-exchange-zone-locations-reminder