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Armed robber making off with ice cream and beef threatening a man with a hatchet at a Safeway store in Northwest DC

In Northwest Washington, a suspect was swiftly apprehended by the police after allegedly assaulting a man with a hatchet inside a Safeway store on a Friday.

Robber wielding a hatchet robs a Safeway in Northwest DC, making off with ice cream and beef, and...
Robber wielding a hatchet robs a Safeway in Northwest DC, making off with ice cream and beef, and inflicting injury on a bystander with a hatchet.

Armed robber making off with ice cream and beef threatening a man with a hatchet at a Safeway store in Northwest DC

In a shocking turn of events, a suspect was arrested on Friday night at a Safeway store in Takoma, Northwest Washington. The incident, which occurred around 9:50 PM at the store located at 6500 Piney Branch Road, involved a physical altercation and shoplifting.

According to the police report, the suspect attacked a man with a hatchet inside the store, causing significant injuries that required hospital care. The victim's current condition was not disclosed in the report. It is unclear if the shoplifting and the attack were related incidents.

The suspect, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, was arrested for assault with a hatchet and shoplifting. The report did not state any specific reason for the attack or the shoplifting.

The suspect entered the store around 9:50 PM and was seen stuffing various items into his backpack. The stolen goods included strawberry and vanilla ice cream, lemon bread, Bumble Bee Snacks, brisket beef, eye of round beef, round roast beef, sandwich rolls, and milk.

No further details about the suspect's identity or the victim's condition were provided in the police report. The report also did not mention any bystanders being injured during the incident.

As of now, no information was given about the current status of the suspect or the investigation. The police are urging anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward and contact the authorities.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining safety and respect for others in public places. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

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