Suspect in Oct. 11 Woodbridge home invasion arrested in Washington, DC

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Armed Robbery *ARREST – On October 17, detectives from the Robbery Unit identified one of the suspects involved in the home invasion which occurred at a residence located in the 1400 block of Forest Ln in Woodbridge on October 11. The investigation further revealed that the suspects were armed with a metal pipe which was used to strike the victim repeatedly. Following the investigation, detectives obtained warrants for the arrest of the accused, identified as Robert Ellis ROBINSON. The accused was located later that evening by officers of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D.C. where he was arrested. The second suspect involved in this incident has not been identified. The investigation continues.
Arrested on October 17: [No photo available]
Robert Ellis ROBINSON, 47, of the 1000 block of Gardenview Lp in Woodbridge
Charged with robbery, aggravated malicious wounding, and burglary while armed
Court Date: Pending | Status: Awaiting extradition

Strong Armed Robbery | Residential Burglary [Previously Released] – On October 11 at 11:44PM, officers responded to investigate a home invasion which was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 1400 block of Forest Ln in Woodbridge (22191) earlier that morning around midnight. The victim, a 48-year-old man, reported to police that he was asleep inside his residence when he woke to two masked men striking him several times. During the encounter, the men demanded money and drugs from the victim. The men took an undisclosed amount of money, marijuana, and other items before fleeing the home. Minor injuries were reported. A kitchen window was found shattered. Officers noted some inconsistences in the victim’s story. This incident does not appear to be random. The victim was only able to describe the suspects as black males with large builds.

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