DC Man Uses Crossbow To Rob Trader Joe's Store

A Washington DC man has been arrested after he brandished a crossbow while trying to steal from Trader Joe's, according to police.

Trader Joe's on 14th Street Northwest, Washington DC
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Joe Gomez

12/28/2021 3:34 p.m.

The incident happened at the Trader Joe's on 14th Street Northwest on Dec. 26 at around 12:55 p.m.

The Metropolitan Police Department says 26-year-old Isis Jones hid merchandise to steal it, and when he was confronted by an employee, he took out a crossbow and pointed it in their direction.

He and another suspect then fled the scene.

Jones was arrested on Dec. 27, and charged with assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Crossbow) and Theft Two.

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