Man Flees Car on I-395 After Robbed at Gunpoint

A group of armed thieves driving on I-395 robbed a man whom they picked up over the weekend, police said.

The armed robbery happened on the highway about 4:45 a.m. Saturday.

The victim accepted a ride from three people whom he didn’t know, according to authorities. At some point, someone flashed a gun and stole the man’s cellphone.

The victim then jumped out of the car and ran away.

Police haven’t released any descriptions of the suspects.

According to authorities, other crimes committed in the Capitol Hill area since Friday night included:

• An assault with a dangerous weapon on the 1200 block of 1st Street SE about 7 p.m. Friday. Police haven’t released any suspect information.
• An assault with a dangerous weapon on the 900 block of 7th Street NE about 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Police haven’t released any suspect information.
• A violent robbery on the 800 block of 17th Street SE about 2:40 a.m. Saturday.

Robbery Force & Violence at 0240 hrs in the 800 b/o 17th Street. LOF 2 B/M 5'8-5'10 Dark clothing CALL 911 W/ EVENT #

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• A robbery on the 1300 block of I Street NE about 4:30 a.m. Saturday. Police haven’t released any suspect information.
• A robbery on the 1100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE about 5:30 a.m. Sunday. Police haven’t released any suspect information.