Gun-Wielding Thief Robs Women in Broad Daylight Columbia Heights

A man with a gun robbed two women in Columbia Heights yesterday afternoon, according to D.C. Police.

The armed robbery happened on the 1400 block of Ogden St. NW just before 4 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police said.

Two women were walking along Ogden Street when they were approached by a man with a black handgun, according to authorities. The man told one of the women to “give me all your sh-t,” to which she complied. The man then told the other woman to “give me your sh-t before I use this gun,” and she also complied.

In total, the thief made away with two iPhones, a laptop and two designer handbags, among other items, according to a police report.

Authorities have asked locals to be on the lookout for:

Robbery/1545/1500 Ogden St NW. L/O:B/M,med complex,5'6",slim,red shirt/blk jeans/ (1 of 2)

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) July 11, 2016

@DCPoliceDept silver Nissan Maxima,MD tag,tinted windows. (2 of 2) pic.twitter.com/i20yd0SGi8

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) July 11, 2016

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