Cameras Catch Man Wanted in Violent Robbery Near K St. Starbucks

A man suspected of punching and robbing a woman just east of Washington Circle NW last month has appeared in surveillance footage.

The violent robbery occurred in front of the Starbucks at 2175 K St. NW about 10:15 p.m. April 18. Authorities are looking for a man who rode a bicycle up to the woman, hit her during a struggle and fled with her laptop and other belongings.

Video police distributed today in connection with the crime shows a man in an untucked, white-checkered shirt walking in a Metro station.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a robbery force and violence in the District of Columbia.

Video via YouTube/MPD