$5K worth of donated violins stolen from DC elementary school
WASHINGTON - D.C. police are asking for the community’s help to find a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of violins from an elementary school in Northeast.
What we know:
Some staff members at John Burroughs Elementary School said they are outraged by the burglary.
The suspect climbed over a gate, broke into the school in the 900 block of Newton Street, Northeast, and stole violins, police said. Officers said the suspect destroyed property to access a classroom where the violins were stored.
The suspect fled the scene with at least six violins, getting away with a total value of $5,000, police said.
Suspect accused of stealing violins from John Burroughs Elementary School
The incident was reported Monday, Nov. 2, around 1:15 a.m.
Staff members said the crime pulls at the heartstrings because the violins were donated.
Surveillance images show a suspect wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, a mask and Crocs.
Suspect accused of stealing violins from John Burroughs Elementary School
A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case. Anyone with information is urged to contact D.C. police by calling 202-727-9099 or texting a tip to 50411.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Metropolitan Police Department.