Things are getting intense in Washington D.C. — and residents in the Northeastern quadrant are concerned. Authorities have charged a 12-year-old girl in connection with multiple robberies, and the details are shocking. Police report that she was not acting alone, indicating that the city’s youth crime issue is manifesting in unexpected ways.

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Children Allegedly Execute Quick Grocery Store Heist, Caught Rapidly

According to authorities, the unnamed girl was arrested on November 9 after police connected her to two robberies that occurred on the evening of October 5 — just minutes apart. In the first incident, a group of children confronted a victim leaving a grocery store on a bike. One of the kids threw another bike in front of the victim. While one initially attempted to seize the bike, they ended up escaping with groceries instead.

Children Strike Again Along Metro Trail In D.C.

Moreover, the second robbery took place approximately 15 minutes later along the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Interestingly, police state that the same group stopped a scooter rider by seizing their backpack. One child took the scooter for a brief ride before abandoning it when an officer arrived. Additionally, one of them reportedly stole the victim’s phone, which was attached to the scooter. Officers are still searching for the other minors involved, raising concerns about how widespread these incidents may be.

D.C. Neighborhood Frustrated With Youth Robbers

Residents are understandably upset and worried. Neighbors like Jean Phillippe and Cody Wolfe voiced their frustration regarding recurring juvenile crime in the area, referencing previous robberies in May along the same trail. “It’s not good for a district,” Phillippe stated. Wolfe added, “What is the city doing to ensure that youth have positive activities available?” For now, police are holding the 12-year-old accountable while continuing to search for the rest of the group.

“What is the city doing to ensure that youth have positive activities available to keep them engaged instead of resorting to crime or actions that could lead to trouble?” Wolfe continued. “What initiatives can we implement for our youth?”

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