A public constitution college scholar in Washington, D.C., was robbed of his Air Jordan sneakers at gunpoint close to the campus shortly after dismissal on Wednesday afternoon.
A report from the Metropolitan Police Division stated detectives imagine the Paul Public Constitution College scholar was strolling alongside eighth Avenue Northwest and Peabody Avenue Northwest at round 3:40 p.m. Wednesday when he was robbed, in keeping with FOX 5 DC.
Google Maps reveals the varsity is positioned on eighth Avenue Northwest and intersects with Peabody Avenue Northwest proper off the varsity’s campus close to an athletic area.
The Crime Card part of the MPD web site confirms an armed theft passed off at that location and time on Wednesday. The crime was reported a bit of over two hours later at 5:50 p.m.
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A scholar at Paul Public Constitution College in Washington, D.C., was robbed at gunpoint close to the varsity’s campus shortly after dismissal on Wednesday. (Google Maps)
In keeping with the police report, the boy, who was not recognized by identify, age or grade, was grabbed by three individuals, smacked within the face and slammed onto the bottom earlier than his shoes were stolen proper off his toes.
In the course of the theft, one of many suspects allegedly stated, “If you try to fight, I’ll blow your head off,” and flashed a handgun in his waistband, in keeping with FOX 5. The thieves then ran off with the sneakers.
The boy was sporting Air Jordan XI sneakers price almost $250, FOX 5 reported. The sneakers can retail for effectively over that value relying on the model and if the design is customized or not.
A photograph of ‘Player Sample’ Deadstock Air Jordan 11 ‘Space Jam’ sneakers signed by Michael Jordan. (Cindy Ord/Getty Pictures)
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Shendrina Walker, who’s listed because the Director of the Middle School Academy on the varsity’s web site, despatched a letter house to folks on Thursday acknowledging the incident.
It learn partially: “Yesterday, after dismissal, it was reported that a student was robbed directly after school in the vicinity of 8th and Peabody. Please be assured that we are actively working with the scholar’s family and law enforcement authorities to confirm the details of what transpired. We are taking every measure to ensure the safety of our scholars at Paul. We are also deeply grateful to the staff members who promptly alerted us to the incident, allowing us to respond swiftly and appropriately.”
Walker wrote that the management on the college “cannot emphasize enough the importance of remaining vigilant” inside and outdoors of college buildings.
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Anybody with information related to the armed robbery can anonymously contact Metropolitan police at 202-727-9099.
