MPD Searching for Suspects in Vehicle Theft Offenses

The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in identifying suspects involved in a Theft from Auto and a Destruction of Property offense.

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., First District officers responded to the 1300 block of 5th Street, Northeast, for a Theft from Auto offense. The victim reported that he noticed that the lock on his work vehicle was missing. After checking inside of the vehicle, the victim observed multiple pieces of equipment had been taken. CCN 24140324.

The suspects were captured by nearby surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below:

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., First District officers responded to the 300 block of 9th Street, Southeast, for a Destruction of Property offense. The victim observed the rear door of his work vehicle had damaged by an unknown object. The suspect was unable to gain entry to the vehicle. CCN: 24140784.

The suspects and vehicle used were captured by nearby surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below:

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating these cases as potentially being related. Anyone who can identify these suspects, this vehicle or 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.

The Metropolitan Police Department has seen an increase in thieves targeting construction work vehicles for equipment inside. Community outreach teams have traveled to construction sites throughout the District to remind construction crews to keep their vehicles locked and valuables out of sight.

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