Cops Catch 35th Street Robbers

Two suspects involved in the April 20 robbery of a woman walking toward 35th Street and Volta Place were apprehended the same day. The Metropolitan Police Department had talked to the woman and posted a lookout for the suspects. MPD spotted two suspects shortly after the incident, and upon searching the suspects, found them in possession of the stolen purse. Within four days in April, there had been three robberies on 35th Street. MPD also arrested a suspect from an incident at 37th and O Streets. According to police, the suspect has an arrest history of thefts and receiving stolen property. MPD will determine if he is linked to other neighborhood crimes.