The suspect is heard telling the woman “Let’s go!” and then begins to forcibly remove her from the bus.
WASHINGTON — Officers with the Metro Transit Police Department are asking for the public's help locating a suspect involved in a possible abduction of a woman late Friday night.
According to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Police, the suspect boarded a Metrobus at the Anacostia Station, located in Southeast D.C., around 11:47 p.m. and approached the female victim, who is believed to be an adult.
The suspect is heard telling the woman “Let’s go!” and then begins to forcibly remove her from the bus. In surveillance video footage, the woman is seen resisting, but is then carried off the bus. Once off the Metrobus, she is forced into a waiting vehicle, a late model silver Ford Fusion four-door sedan.
VIDEO: MTPD seeking to ID individual in possible abduction at Anacostia Stn last night ~11:47 p.m. Suspect boarded bus, told female victim "let's go!" before removing her & forcing her into late model silver Ford Fusion. Have info? Call 202-962-2121 or Text MyMTPD (696873) #wmata pic.twitter.com/pQB3RYh99d
— Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) June 24, 2023Police said it is believed that the two may be familiar with each.
The police department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect and the whereabouts of the victim. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-962-2121 or Text MyMTPD (696873).