Two Groups Sought in String of Northwest D.C. Robberies

D.C. police are looking for two different groups wanted for a rash of robberies in Northwest in the past 48 hours.

 

The latest happened around 7:30 p.m. Monday night on 11th and S Streets.  Two men approached the victim and threatened injury.  The victim turned over a cell phone and wallet to the suspects, who escaped on bicycles, according to police.  The victim was not harmed.

That robbery followed a number of robberies from over the weekend in the U Street - Logan Circle - Dupont Circle area.

Police say one group of robbers is believed to be two suspects armed with a gun.

The second group is believed to be a younger group on bicycles.