"Borderstan" Street Crime Map 2013

"Rob Gun_2330 hours_16th & Q Streets NW_LOF: B/M, 170lbs, short dreads, dark complexion, wearing black & red track suit & armed w/ gun // 8138."

"3052 CONFIRMED A Attempt Robbery Gun_1955 hours_13th & S St NW_LOF 3 B/M's one w/ tan Hooded sweatshirt armed with a gun DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20130155511, Sent on: 04/06 20:16."

From DC Police Alerts: "BT1 CONFIRMED A Robbery F&V_1339 hours_2100 blk 14th St NW_LOF 4 B/F's DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20130140986, Sent on: 03/29 13:54."

From the DC Police Twitter feed: "Robbery F&V_1339 hours_2100 blk 14th St NW_LOF 4 B/F's / 6365."

The 14th Street NW clothing store, Universal Gear, was robbed by thieves for the third time since December on Saturday, March 23. The two suspects entered the store at 11:45 am and left with merchandise less than two minutes later. The store manager was assaulted and suffered a sprained arm.

Video footage of all three incidents are on the store's YouTube page; the store was also the victim of thieves on December 17 and January 10.

According to owner David Franco,when the store was robbed in 2010 the store’s security camera footage went viral and several suspects were arrested. “Unfortunately, when the suspects were brought to the court hearing, the DC Police investigator did not show up and the suspects were set free.”

Franco said his store has been robbed seven times since 2009. ”Beat patrols should be the number one priority for our police,” said Franco. “I have said this time and time again.”

Franco is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Saturday’s suspects. Contact him by email, info[AT]universalgear.com, or call 202-319-0136.

Attracting Retail to Area
Franco also brought up the claims being by some supporters of a liquor license moratorium for the 14th and U corridor. “Some people are saying that too many bars are preventing more retailers from opening in the area. That’s not true. The fact, that no one wants to talk about, is that shoplifting/robbery is a serious problem for retailers in the area... if you want more retailers you need to make it safe for them, their staff and their shoppers.

"If we have more beat cops on patrol, I think many of these thieves would think twice before shoplifting, or committing a violent crime. We're at the end of our rope! I'm tired of hearing debates on funding more police... my message to the mayor and council: 'just do it,’" said Franco.

Universal Gear was formerly located at 17th and Q Streets NW before moving to 14th Street, just south of Q Street.

Foot Patrols on 14th and U Corridor
What is the current foot and bike patrol presence on the 14th and U corridor?

MPD Third District Commander Jacob Kishter said, “There are usually foot patrols on the beat during all three shifts, as well as mountain bike and segway patrols. On the weekends and during nightlife hours there are additional foot officers assigned to the area. The number of officers varies depending on manpower. There is a minimum of one officer on the day and evening shifts and up to 10 on weekends on U Street between 9th and 14th Streets NW.”

The 14th Street NW clothing store, Universal Gear, was robbed by thieves for the third time since December on Saturday, March 23. The two suspects entered the store at 11:45 am and left with merchandise less than two minutes later. The store manager was assaulted and suffered a sprained arm.

Video footage of all three incidents are on the store's YouTube page; the store was also the victim of thieves on December 17 and January 10.

According to owner David Franco,when the store was robbed in 2010 the store’s security camera footage went viral and several suspects were arrested. “Unfortunately, when the suspects were brought to the court hearing, the DC Police investigator did not show up and the suspects were set free.”

Franco said his store has been robbed seven times since 2009. ”Beat patrols should be the number one priority for our police,” said Franco. “I have said this time and time again.”

Franco is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Saturday’s suspects. Contact him by email, info[AT]universalgear.com, or call 202-319-0136.

Attracting Retail to Area
Franco also brought up the claims being by some supporters of a liquor license moratorium for the 14th and U corridor. “Some people are saying that too many bars are preventing more retailers from opening in the area. That’s not true. The fact, that no one wants to talk about, is that shoplifting/robbery is a serious problem for retailers in the area... if you want more retailers you need to make it safe for them, their staff and their shoppers.

"If we have more beat cops on patrol, I think many of these thieves would think twice before shoplifting, or committing a violent crime. We're at the end of our rope! I'm tired of hearing debates on funding more police... my message to the mayor and council: 'just do it,’" said Franco.

Universal Gear was formerly located at 17th and Q Streets NW before moving to 14th Street, just south of Q Street.

Foot Patrols on 14th and U Corridor
What is the current foot and bike patrol presence on the 14th and U corridor?

MPD Third District Commander Jacob Kishter said, “There are usually foot patrols on the beat during all three shifts, as well as mountain bike and segway patrols. On the weekends and during nightlife hours there are additional foot officers assigned to the area. The number of officers varies depending on manpower. There is a minimum of one officer on the day and evening shifts and up to 10 on weekends on U Street between 9th and 14th Streets NW.”

A juvenile male with a knife approached a woman as she was entering her car around 7:30 pm Monday on the 900 block of T Street NW. He demanded her car, but fled after she called the police. The attempted carjacking occurred near the woman's house, according to DC Police.

Police units were in the area and arrested the suspect nearby on the 1100 block of French Street NW. The woman was not injured and her car was not taken, according to DC Police.

From DC Police Alerts: "Police Alert - Armed Carjacking, UNIT 3052 CONFIRMED A Carjacking in the 900blk of T St. NW. Case closed with (1) arrest. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20130122764, Sent on: 03/18 19:46."

From the DC Police Twitter feed: "Carjacking in the 900blk of T St. NW. Case closed with (1) arrest. 6972."

DC Police reported a gun robbery at 12:51 pm today (Thursday, March 7) at 1936 11th Street NW, just south of U Street. The lookout is for a 30-year-old white male armed with a handgun; more details are below. According to the Tweet from DC Police, a business was robbed. Google Maps places the location as a small market south of Vinoteca, the Eleven Market.

It was the third second gun robbery in the area since February 23 — see Monday Night Gun Robbery, 1900 Block 12th Street NW and Saturday Morning Gun Robbery, 12th and U NW.

From the Police Alert: "Robbery Gun_1251 hours_1936 11th St, NW_LOF: W/M, 5'5", 30 years of age, skinny build, wearing a green jacket & blue jeans, armed with a handgun. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20130103168."

From the DC Police Twitter feed: "Robbery of Establishment (RHUG): 1900 B/O 11th St NW no reported injuries. LOF W/M, Green jacket and jeans armed with a gun. /37439."

DC Police reported a gun robbery around 11:40 pm on Monday, February 25, on the 1900 block of 12th Street NW, just south of U Street. The lookout is for one man, around 5’9″, wearing a gray hoody and dark pants.
It was the second gun robbery in the area in less than three days; there was also a gun robbery at 12th and U Streets NW around 4 am on Saturday, February 23.
From the Police Alert: “ROBBERY GUN 2341 HOURS 1900 BLOCK 12TH STREET NW LOOKOUT FOR B/M, 5’9″, WEARING A GRAY HOODED SWEAT SHIRT, DARK PANTS, SLIM BUILD, ARMED WITH A HANDGUN DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT I20130088147, Sent on: 02/25 23:59.”
From the DC Police Twitter feed: “Robbery Gun //1900 blk 12th Street NW //LOF B/M wearing a gray hoodie wearing dark pants //6559.”

DC Police reported a gun robbery at 12th and U Streets NW around 4 am Saturday, February 23. The lookout is for one man wearing a gray hoody and green hat.
From the DC Police Twitter feed: “Robbery Gun //12th & U St NW //LOF B/M, wearing a gray hoody, & a green hat //6559″

"Robbery Gun, UNIT 3072 CONFIRMED A Robbery in the 1700 blk of 9th St, NW. LOF a B/M, 5'11-6', 17-20 yoa, all blk clothing. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20130227965, Sent on: 05/13 21:01"

A man was robbed and beaten early Thursday morning near the intersection of 14th and N Streets NW, according to a post from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). According to police, three men approached the victim at about 1 am and began punching him.

DC Police reported a gun robbery at 11: 50 pm yesterday, April 20, at 18th Street and Florida Avenue NW. The lookout is for two men, one of them armed with a handgun; details are below.

From the Police Alert: "Robbery Gun_2350 hours_18th Street & Florida Avenue, NW_LOF: S-1- B/M, 6'2", dark complexion, dreads, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and armed with a black handgun; S-2 - B/M, 6'2", medium complexion, wearing a red jacket. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20130184789."