Robbery suspect in DC vanishes westbound on green scooter

Washington, DC – Just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, a robbery unfolded in broad daylight along the 1700 block of Irving Street NE, prompting a rapid police response and a citywide alert as the suspect fled the scene on a green scooter, police said.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department’s 5th District, the suspect is described as a Black male with a skinny build, wearing a black ski mask and all black clothing. Witnesses reported seeing him heading westbound on 17th Street NE following the robbery.

Investigators have not released details about the victim or the items taken. The suspect remains at large as of Tuesday afternoon.

MPD units saturated the area shortly after the crime, canvassing streets and collecting surveillan

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