MPD Arrests Suspect for Business Burglaries

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the arrest of the suspect who burglarized multiple establishments in Northwest.

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, members of MPD's Carjacking Task Force and Criminal Apprehension Unit arrested an 18-year-old male of Northwest, D.C. The male, who was a juvenile at the time of the offenses, was charged with two counts of Burglary II of an establishment, for the following offenses that occurred on Tuesday, March 3, 2026:

• Burglary II (Establishment): At approximately 5:14 a.m., the suspect approached a restaurant in the 1000 block of 5th Street, Northwest, and shattered the front glass door with an axe. The suspect then entered the establishment, followed by two additional suspects. The suspects then stole the cash register before fleeing in a vehicle. CNN: 26027930
• Burglary II (Establishment): At approximately 6:45 a.m., the suspect approached a restaurant on the 300 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest and shattered the front glass door with an axe before entering the establishment. It was determined that the suspects stole currency and then fled the scene. CNN: 26027938

These cases remain under investigation, and detectives are investigating whether this suspect is connected to additional offenses.

Anyone who has knowledge of these incidents should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.

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