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‘Kid with a gun standing there': DC resident describes teen home invasion burglary
NBC4 Washington • • nation
Key Points:
- Four boys aged 13 and 14 were arrested in Northeast D.C. for a monthlong home invasion burglary spree linked to at least eight cases, often involving weapons.
- The teens targeted cash, phones, and cars, stealing four vehicles that were later recovered in Southeast D.C.
- Victims reported the teens breaking in through unconventional means like pet doors, and in one case, a 14-year-old assaulted a victim with intent to commit sexual abuse.
- Police noted the group sometimes operated in smaller teams and that their behavior escalated over time, frequently entering homes from the rear and carrying guns.
- The suspects appeared in juvenile court, and police released photos of the suspects, with faces blurred due to their juvenile status.
