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MPD investigates string of robberies connected to the same Cadillac

The robberies occurred Friday morning in the Fourth District.

WASHINGTON — Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department are searching for suspects and a car in connection to a string of robberies that occurred Friday morning in Northwest D.C.

The eight robberies reportedly happened within just over two hours. 

Police say the same gray Cadillac sedan is believed to have been involved in each of the following robberies. 

In the offenses below, investigators claim the suspects assaulted the victims before taking off with their property:

  • At approximately 8:50 am in the 200 block of Webster Street, Northwest. 
  • At approximately 9:00 am in the 4200 block of 2nd Street, Northwest. 
  • At approximately 9:15 am in the 1200 block of Taylor Street, Northwest. 
  • At approximately 9:20 am in the 5500 block of 7th Street, Northwest. 
  • At approximately 9:30 am in the 6400 block of 3rd Street, Northwest.

In the following offenses, detectives say the suspects assaulted the victims then fled without obtaining any property:

  • At approximately 7:43 am in the 1200 block of Taylor Street, Northwest.
  • At approximately 8:15 am in the 1300 block of Spring Road, Northwest. 
  • At approximately 9:30 am in the 4300 block of 13th Street, Northwest.

Investigators are searching for three to four suspects alleged to be involved in the string of robberies. They are described to be between the ages of 16 and 18 years old.

Anyone with more information that could possibly help identify the suspects, in this case, is asked to call MPD at (202) 727-9099 or 911. Tips may be left anonymously through the department's tip line by texting 50411. 

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