Man Wanted in Capitol Hill Gas Station Burglary Caught on Video

A man suspected of breaking into a Capitol Hill gas station and stealing cigarettes has appeared in surveillance footage, according to authorities.

The burglary happened at the Exxon at 339 Pennsylvania Ave. SE about 6 a.m. April 23.

Video police distributed yesterday in connection with the crime shows a man in a baseball cap riding up to the Exxon on a bicycle before forcing open the gas station’s front door. He then pulled what appeared to be cigarette packs from a shelf inside and put them in a bag.

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. DC Crime Solvers 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 serious crime committed in the District of Columbia.

Video via YouTube/MPD