Armed Robbery at Washington Supply Store Leads to Arrest

A man was arrested following an armed robbery at a supply store in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at approximately 10:00 AM. The suspect, armed with a handgun, entered the store located at 1234 Main Street and demanded cash from the register. The robber made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported during the incident.

Police responded swiftly to the scene and initiated a search for the suspect. The suspect was apprehended a short distance from the store. The arrest was made without incident, and the suspect was taken into custody. The stolen cash was not recovered at the time of the arrest. The police have not released the identity of the suspect pending further investigation. The store has since reopened, and normal operations have resumed. The police are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in the ongoing investigation. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.