Introduction: 12-Year-Old Girl Arrested After Being Accused Of Committing Multiple Robberies In Washington, D.C.
When news breaks about a child barely old enough to babysit being tied to a string of robberies, it shakes a community to its core. That’s exactly what happened in Washington, D.C., where a 12-year-old girl was arrested after being accused of committing multiple robberies in early October. The case has already sparked conversations across the city about safety, parenting, and how fast the streets can pull young kids into situations they don’t even fully understand.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the girl’s arrest stems from two robberies committed less than 30 minutes apart, pulling investigators into a timeline that feels more like a scripted drama than real life. She was taken into custody on Nov. 9, a little over a month after the incidents occurred on Oct. 5. Authorities revealed she was charged with two counts of robbery—one categorized as Snatch and the other as Force and Violence.
Police say she was not alone. And while that raises even more questions, one thing is clear: this case isn’t just about crime. It’s about a kid who somehow ended up in a situation that no child should ever be anywhere near.
Details of the First Robbery: Snatch Robbery That Shook the Neighborhood
The first robbery reportedly happened around 7:47 p.m., when the victim was riding their bike after buying groceries. Police say a group of juveniles approached, and that’s when things took a dangerous turn. One of the juveniles allegedly threw a bicycle into the victim’s path, forcing them off balance and opening the door for a robbery attempt.
Instead of taking the bike, the group reportedly went for the groceries—snatching what they could before running off. While the stolen items weren’t listed as high-value, the moment itself was terrifying for the victim and unsettling for the entire community. This wasn’t a typical petty theft situation. This was a coordinated act involving multiple kids, and the level of boldness reflects a much deeper issue.
The idea of a 12-year-old being caught up in something like this hits differently. Kids this age should be worried about schoolwork and social media, not pulling street-level robbery moves.
Police confirmed the girl was charged with Robbery (Snatch) for this incident. But again, she was not the only one involved, which suggests a bigger group dynamic at play.
Second Robbery: A Scooter Snatching That Happened Just 19 Minutes Later
It took only 19 minutes for the group to allegedly strike again. This time, police say the second victim was riding a scooter when they passed a similar group of juveniles. According to the report, the suspect snatched the scooter as the victim approached, pulling off what seemed like a quick getaway. But it didn’t last long.
As the group attempted to flee, they spotted an MPD mountain bike police officer heading in their direction. That’s when the suspect reportedly abandoned the scooter. Before ditching it, the suspect allegedly grabbed a mobile phone attached to the scooter, making the device the actual stolen property of the incident.
She was charged with Robbery (Force and Violence) for this second act, which police say showed a more aggressive and risky approach. Again, authorities emphasize she wasn’t acting alone.