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November 6, 2006
Church Robbery in the 1800 Block of Michigan Avenue, NE

At approximately 8:05 am, on Sunday, November 5, 2006, members of the Full Gospel Zion Church were holding services in a chapel of the Union Wesley Zion Church, located in the 1800 block of Michigan Avenue, NE.  It was at this time that two armed men entered the chapel and robbed three women and two men.  Taken were purses, wallets, cash, credit cards and a cell phone.

 

The first suspect in this case is described as a black male with a light complexion, 5’8” tall, 160 pounds and wearing a black bandanna over his face.  He was last seen wearing a grey hooded sweat shirt and black pants.  He was armed with a silver colored handgun.  The second suspect is described as a black male with a light complexion, 6’ tall, 160 pounds and wearing a wool mask over his face.  He was last seen wearing a grey hooded sweat shirt, blue jeans and a dark grey jacket.  He was armed with a black handgun.

 

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099.

 

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any robbery committed in the District of Columbia.