WASHINGTON — A D.C. teen is being charged with robbery after police say he stole the shoes off of someone’s feet.
On Monday, a 15-year-old was arrested and charged with Robbery (Force and Violence) in connection to a theft last month.
On February 12, officers responded to the 1600 block of Irving Street, Northwest just before 3:30 p.m. for reports of an assault. The victim told police he was walking when he was approached by two people.
One of the suspects assaulted the victim while the other swiftly removed his shoes from his feet. Both suspects then fled the scene with his shoes.
There is no word on the whereabouts of the second suspect. Anyone with information may contact detectives at (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411.
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