Police Seek Man Filmed Swiping Package in Hill East

Police are on the lookout for a man filmed taking a package from a doorstep in Hill East.

The theft occurred on the 1500 block of Independence Ave. SE on April 22 at about 7:17 p.m., according to authorities.

The home’s surveillance camera caught someone opening a gate, walking up the steps and swiping a package along with other assorted mail. Authorities are calling the man in the video a “person of interest” in the crime.

Police have also asked the public’s help in identifying someone filmed snatching items from the CVS located at 645 H St. NE.

A video released today by police shows a man walking into the CVS, opening a door in the back and walking away with two bottles:

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 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.

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