WASHINGTON, D.C. – A burglar forced a way into a closed Pennsylvania Avenue business in Southeast DC Thursday morning before stealing property and fleeing, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
The break-in happened at approximately 9 a.m. in the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE. Investigators said the suspect “forcefully entered the locked rear door” of the commercial business.
Once inside, the suspect took property and fled the scene, police said. Nearby surveillance cameras captured images of the person investigators are now working to identify.
Key Points
- The burglary occurred around 9 a.m. Thursday in the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE.
- Police said the suspect forced open a locked rear door while the business was closed, stole property and fled.
- MPD is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in a District crime.
Surveillance Cameras Catch Suspect Near Pennsylvania Avenue
The Metropolitan Police Department released surveillance images Friday as detectives sought help identifying the person involved in the burglary…