DC teen charged in $7,487 retail theft spree
Police are offering a $1,000 reward for information on additional suspects involved in four Northwest store robberies.
By Beatriz Soto ·
Retail thefts in Northwest Washington have drawn police attention to a group of suspects, with one teenager now facing charges.
A 17-year-old girl from Northeast D.C. was arrested on October 29. She is charged with four retail thefts that occurred between August and October. Investigators are currently searching for additional persons of interest in the case.
The four incidents took place at Sephora and Lululemon locations. Charging documents detail the specific items taken and the value of the stolen goods in each case.
On September 28, the suspect and others entered a Sephora on Connecticut Street. They grabbed more than 100 fragrances and left without paying. The merchandise totaled $4,754. Police stated that four suspects were present during this specific incident.
The other three thefts occurred at Lululemon stores. On August 28 and October 1, both in the 3200 block of M Street, the group took jackets, pants, and fragrances. The October 1 theft totaled $1,093. On September 28, in the 1000 block of F Street, the group stole 10 items, including six jackets and two pairs of pants, valued at $1,640.
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying the other suspects. Residents can call 202-727-9099 or text tips to 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.
