Robber Armed With Sword Being Sought in Southwest

A man armed with a sword robbed someone on 6th Street SW last night.

Police said overnight today (Tuesday) that the man held up a victim about 10:30 p.m. yesterday on the 900 block of 6th Street SW, on the western edge of Town Center West Park. The robbery occurred on the sidewalk, according to police.

The sword-wielding suspect was wearing glasses and dark clothing. Police did not immediately respond to an inquiry.

Anyone who can identify these individuals or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at 202-727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s text tip line at 50411.

Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.

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