Man Stabbed in Both Legs During Robbery Wednesday Night

MPD officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1600 block of Rosedale Street NE late Wednesday (11:25pm) and found a man suffering from stab wounds to both legs. According to an email from Fifth District Lt. Jeffrey Kopp, the victim told police that two men had approached him while he was walking. The two men had proceeded to attack him and take his wallet before leaving the scene on foot. The victim's injuries were not life threatening, and he was taken to a local hospital for treatment. He provided the following description of his assailants:

• Suspect 1 - Black male, 28-29 years of age, 6'1", 185 lbs., full beard, wearing a gray jacket, black hooded sweatshirt, and blue jeans.
• Suspect 2 - Black male, adult, wearing a multi color hat and blue jeans.

The text of the original alert appears below:

Stabbing at 2325 hrs in the 1600 block of Rosedale Street NE. Lookout for 2 B/M's
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20190380693
Sent to 5th District (PSA 501-508) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad # 2148

If you have any information about this robbery and assault you can contact police by calling 202-727-9099, or texting the anonymous tip line at 50411.