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[PR] Arrests Made in Multiple Robbery Offenses

Seventh District:

On Friday, January 10, 2020, 28 year-old Sean Mack, of Southeast, DC, was arrested for an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Friday, January 10, 2020, in the 3200 block of 6th Street, Southeast. CCN: 20-005-910

At approximately 6:45 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene.

On Friday, January 17, 2020. 25 year-old Antonio Thomas, of no fixed address, was arrested for an Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery offense that occurred on Thursday, January 16, 2020, in the 4200 block of 6th Street, Southeast. CCN: 20-009-883

At approximately 11:36 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect assaulted the victim and demanded the victim’s property. The suspect fled without obtaining any property. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers.

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