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Woman assaulted and robbed at Columbia Heights Metro Station

The Metro Transit Police are searching for a suspect who "hit and robbed" a woman at the Columbia Heights metro station last night

WASHINGTON — Police are investigating an assault near the Columbia Heights Metro station.

At around 7 p.m. Saturday evening, a 54-year-old woman was "hit and robbed" while entering the Columbia Heights Metro station, according to police.

The suspect stole a scooter and bag from the woman while she was riding the escalator, and immediately fled the scene.

The woman was later transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The Metro Transit Police are searching for the person involved, and offering up to $1,000 for any information leading to an arrest or indictment.

On Monday, police released a new surveillance photo of the suspect.

Credit: Metro Transit Police

This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact DC Crime Solvers at: 202-962-2121. 

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