Results tagged “robberies”

Police Third District Inspector Edward Delgado sent this message out to Columbia Heights residents this morning via the 3D email list:

I find it to be my responsibility to alert you of a new trend (Home Invasion) within the Washington region that could pose a threat to the Columbia Heights Neighborhood. The common method of operation is that someone unexpectedly either knocks or bangs on your door. Upon opening the door to ascertain what the emergency is, they rush in and announce a robbery. I ask that if your front door is not equipped with a peep hole or similar device that you have one installed. If you feel uncomfortable with a person at your door please call 911 and advise them you have someone at your door and that they are trying to get in.

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The AP is reporting that a Maryland man was shot and killed late Friday night at 3012 Georgia Avenue NW. Details are scant, but what is known is that nineteen-year-old Arthur Gale of Suitland was found behind a building with multiple gunshot wounds after police responded to a call of gunshots on the 700 block of Columbia Road. There's no word whether Gale was in the area for Howard's homecoming ceremonies or not. Police are asking anyone with information about the homicide to contact them at (202) 727-9099.

Check out this string of robberies listed in the Northwest D.C. portion of today's WaPo crime report:

GIRARD ST.,1100 block, 2:24 p.m. July 15. A male approached a pedestrian from behind, snatched her purse and fled.

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