Man arrested, 2 sought in Southwest DC armed robbery

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A man was arrested, and two people are sought in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in Southwest D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

On Dec. 18, the victim reported that as he was walking in the 1000 block of 6th Street, SW, around 5:30 p.m, three individuals approached him.

During the confrontation, police said two of the three people pulled out handguns and demanded his coat and other belongings before running away.

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Police said officers responded to the scene and arrested 21-year-old Tristan Cleckley, charging him with robbery, carrying a pistol without a license, and possession of a firearm by a felon…

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