Two Groups Sought in String of Northwest D.C. Robberies
Latest happened on S Street
Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011 | Updated 11:18 AM EDT
Police said thieves on Monday night fled on bicycles after a robbery at 11th and S streets in the Northwest.
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.
