New surveillance photos show suspect accused of using fire extinguisher in DC robberies
DC police seek public's help in identifying suspect in string of convenience store robberies
The Metropolitan Police Department has released new surveillance images of a suspect believed to be responsible for a series of convenience store robberies using a fire extinguisher. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports.
WASHINGTON - The Metropolitan Police Department has released new surveillance images of a suspect believed to be responsible for a series of convenience store robberies using a fire extinguisher.
The most recent incident occurred at a 7-Eleven in the 3000 block of 14th Street NW on Tuesday around noon.
According to the detectives, the suspect entered the store, sprayed employees with a fire extinguisher, stole the cash register, and left.
Authorities state that the same individual previously robbed a convenience store in the 1700 block of Columbia Road Northwest last Thursday morning, using a fire extinguisher to assault employees and steal the cash register.
Surveillance footage from a robbery the previous Wednesday morning at a convenience store in the 5200 block of 3rd Street Northeast shows the suspect without a mask, as well.
Residents are urged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department if they recognize the suspect. Police are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Check out the surveillance video below: