DC Police Seek Suspect in Northeast Elementary School Burglary; Violins Stolen From Classroom, Reward Up to $1,000
The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia on November 10 asked for the community's help identifying a suspect in a burglary at John Burroughs Elementary School in Northeast Washington, in which violins were stolen from a classroom.
Police said that on November 2, 2026, at approximately 1:18 a.m., the suspect destroyed property to gain entry to the school, in the 1900 block of Newton Street, Northeast, then destroyed more property to enter a classroom and stole violins before fleeing. The suspect was captured by video cameras, and police released photos of the suspect and of the property taken.
Anyone who can identify the suspect, knows the whereabouts of the property, or has knowledge of the incident is asked not to take action but to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to the department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The department offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible. The case number is CCN 26157553.
(Source: Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia)
Source: Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia
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Photo: 图：位于华盛顿特区的 John Burroughs 小学校牌与校舍。美国农业部摄，公共领域，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: The sign and building of John Burroughs Elementary School in Washington, D.C. Photo by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
