Dark-Suited Man Sought in Capitol Hill Theft Caught on Video

A man wearing a dark suit and a tie is wanted in connection with a theft on Capitol Hill, according to video police released today.

The theft happened on the 500 block of New Jersey Avenue NW about 1 p.m. last Friday. The area is just east of the Georgetown University Law Center.

The video authorities distributed shows the man walking into a CVS Pharmacy near the scene of the crime and appearing to buy something at a self-service checkout register. Before leaving the store, he waves in the direction of the camera.

Crime Solvers of Washington, D.C., currently 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 for a crime committed in the District of Columbia. Your assistance is appreciated by your community.

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 to 50411.

Video via YouTube/MPD