Young Men Wanted in Purse Snatching Near Union Market Filmed

A group of young men sought in a purse snatching near Union Market last week have appeared in surveillance footage.

The robbery happened on the 500 block of Florida Avenue NE Friday morning, according to authorities.

Video police distributed today in connection with the crime shows five young men on 6th Street NE near Morse Street NE.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

The Metropolitan Police Department 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 Robbery Force and Violence in the District of Columbia.

Video via YouTube/MPD