WASHINGTON — A 14-year-old boy in D.C. has been arrested for a violent robbery on H Street in Northwest D.C.
The incident, which occurred on Monday, July 11, happened in the 800 block around 7:30 pm. Police say that "suspects" approached the victim, assaulted them, took their things and ran from the scene near the Chinatown/Gallery Place Metro stop.
Police did not specify what items were taken. The officers also did not say they had arrested any other suspects. The young teen was arrested on the scene by responding officers.
According to the department, the boy was arrested and charged with Robbery (Force and Violence).
This case remains under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action and is advised to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's text tip line at 50411.
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