D.C. Metropolitan Police Charge Couple In Monday’s Strongarm Robbery
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 1:45 P.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
WASHINGTON, DC.- On Monday, March 24, 2024, a 51-year-old Northwest, D.C., man and a 41-year-old Northwest, D.C., woman were taken into custody and charged in connection with the strongarm robbery of a man in Northwest, D.C.
According to D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith, on Monday, March 24, 2024, a man reported to Police Officers while walking in the 3700 Block of 14th Street in Northwest, D.C. he was approached by two suspects, a man, and a woman. The couple assaulted him and stole his cell phone and wallet, and the two then fled the area.
Victims Provide Police With Description Of Suspects
Based on the description provided, Police Officers were able to locate the suspects a short distance from the scene of the robbery.
Accordingly, Police Officers arrested and charged Toby Wood, 51, and Annette Hawkins, 41, both of Northwest, D.C., with Robbery by Force and Violence.
At this time, this case remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. All calls will be kept confidential.
“The rules of the court require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.”
