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Wanted: Suspect for Theft of Packages in the 3rd District [VIDEO]
On April 13,2026 at approximately 2:00 PM, an unknown person was captured on surveillance video scouting around in the 1XX…
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On April 1, 2026 at approximately 12:25 AM, the suspects were captured on surveillance video walking East on Oregon Avenue.…
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Wanted: Suspect for Multiple Robberies in the 3rd District [VIDEO]
Incident #1:DC# 26-03-012131 On March 26, 2026, at 12:15 AM, the victim, a 41 year-old-male, was on the corner of…
Missing Juvenile Lwe Kpaw Soe from the 3rd District
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