Juvenile Arrested For Multiple Assaults, Robberies In DC

WASHINGTON, DC — A 14-year-old boy from Northwest was arrested for a string of incidents where he attacked taxicab drivers and robbed them throughout the District, police said.

Police said the boy stole a wallet and cell phone from a taxi driver and assaulted him on Oct. 16 in the 3100 block of 13th St, NW.

The boy is accused of similar incidents on Oct. 10, Oct. 15, Oct. 24, Oct. 25, and Oct. 28. He was arrested on Nov. 1, police said.

Police are searching for a second suspect involved in these robberies. Crime Solvers offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible.

Anyone who has information regarding these cases should call police at 202-727-9099. Information may also be submitted to theTEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.

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