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Robbery spree in DC; Suspect targeting victims near banks

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D.C. police are on the lookout for a robbery suspect accused of walking up to people, snatching their belongings, and running away.

Detectives want your help catching the suspect.

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The first robbery happened on 14 Street Northwest on May 24 around 1:30 in the afternoon.

Surveillance cameras captured the suspect committing the crime. 

Detectives told FOX 5 that the accused walked up behind a woman who had just left a bank, and grabbed her iPhone while she was talking on it, along with a bank card, and $500 cash before he quickly took off.

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In the second robbery, the next day, a man withdrew money from an ATM on Monroe Street Northwest. 

The police department believes the same suspect walked up to the man, snatched $900 in cash, and ran away.

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None of the people who were robbed were hurt.

Call the police if you recognize the suspect. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and a conviction.



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