3 teens arrested for a robbery in Northeast DC

WASHINGTON — Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with a robbery in Northeast D.C.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a 13, 15, and 16-year-old on Wednesday. MPD says the robbery happened around 5:30 p.m. on A Street, Northeast, just a few blocks from Eastern Senior High School.

The juveniles reportedly approached the victim and demanded they give up their things. Out of fear the victim complied and did as they were told. Once the teens had the property they ran away. 

Calls came in about the robbery and MPD responded immediately. As the teens were running from the scene, they were apprehended by responding officers who were in the area.

The suspects, a 16-year-old from Northeast, DC, a 15-year-old from Fairmont Heights, MD, and a 13-year-old from Fairmont Heights, Maryland are now facing robbery charges. A robbery charge is considered a felony, which can carry up to 15 years in prison. 

During a time when crimes committed by teenagers continue to increase, safety is being made a top priority. Over Labor Day Weekend Mayor Muriel Bowser began to enforce a teenage curfew that had been enacted many times before. The curfew states that minors are not supposed to be outside of their home between the hours of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday-Thursday and 12 a.m. - 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday.