UPDATED: Cops Nab Man Wanted in Columbia Heights Armed Robbery
(Updated at 5:05 p.m.) A man sought in a robbery with a gun in Columbia Heights this morning was arrested, according to authorities.
Cops received a report of an armed robbery on the 1300 block of Monroe Street NW about 7 a.m.
Someone, who was was with two other people, refused to buy something from three individuals in the area when one of them flashed a gun, according to authorities. The person with the gun then pushed one of the victims to the ground and robbed him before fleeing with the other suspects.
One of the victims saw one of the suspects on the 1300 block of Park Road NW soon after and told a nearby police officer. The cop then chased the suspect, who tried to hide on the 2900 block of Sherman Avenue NW.
Police arrested the suspect, whose name authorities didn’t immediately release.
Cops temporarily shut down at least one street in Columbia Heights earlier today as they looked for the suspect.
@Hollease @PoPville Armed robbery suspect is in custody. All roads are now open. No threats to the community.
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) July 7, 2016
Locals spotted a helicopter flying overhead and police rerouting traffic in the area this morning.
@PoPville pictures from the armed robbery manhunt in Columbia Heights pic.twitter.com/GpASsuIhVH
— Marie Whittaker (@MarieCWhittaker) July 7, 2016
@PoPville at least 10 MPD units, helicopter overhead at 11/Harvard. 1000 block taped off at both ends.
— Josh Dorner (@JoshDorner) July 7, 2016
All traffic southbound on Sherman is being diverted by police onto Irving. Yellow police tape up a block away. Cc @PoPville
— Lauren Miller (@laurenm) July 7, 2016
@PoPville cops out in force with helicopter circling at 11th and Harvard, what happened?
— Eric Brown (@ebrown_88) July 7, 2016
6+ police cars lining 11th and Columbia. What's up? @PoPville
— Brianne Johnson (@brnjohnson) July 7, 2016
Police said they continue to investigate the crime.
