Police Seek Three Connected to Armed Robbery Near H Street

D.C. Police are on the lookout for three people connected to an armed robbery that occurred near the H Street corridor earlier this summer.

Two thieves armed with handguns approached two people who were sitting on a bench on the 800 block of 12th Street NE on June 15 around 3:30 a.m., according to an MPD press release. The robbers then stole a debit card, Metro card, driver’s license and some cash from the victims.

The thieves were last seen heading west on Atlas Street NE.

Police tweeted about the crime shortly after it occurred:

Robbery Gun //800 blk of 12th Street, NE //LOF (2) B/M's wearing ski masks, both armed w/ handguns (1) wearing army jacket //6559

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) June 15, 2016

A new video today shows three people using a victim’s stolen Metro card, police said.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about those people to contact them by calling 202-727-9099 or texting tips to 50411.