Three Armed Robberies Reported in Capitol Hill Area Last Night

Police are investigating three armed robberies that happened in the Capitol Hill area last night, according to authorities.

The holdups occurred on the 600 block of Massachusetts Avenue NE about 10:30 p.m., the unit block of 7th Street NE about 11:15 p.m. and the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE just before midnight.

A young man flashed a gun before robbing people in each of the crimes, police said.

In the Massachusetts Avenue robbery, authorities said they’re looking for:

A black male, 16-18yo, wearing blue jeans, white t-shirt, and with a partially shaved head.

In the 7th Street robbery, authorities said they’re looking for:

A black male, 17-18yo, slim build, wearing dark shorts, white t-shirt.

In the Pennsylvania Avenue robbery, authorities said they’re looking for:

B/M, 17-25 years of age, wearing a light colored shirt and dark jeans armed with a handgun.

It wasn’t immediately clear if the crimes were connected.