At approximately 1:11 p.m. on July 20, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery by force. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect entered the business, allegedly concealed merchandise in a bag and walked towards the exit of the store without payment. When confronted by an employee, the suspect struck the employee before fleeing the scene. A lookout was broadcast, and responding officers located an individual matching the description of the suspect in the area and detained him. During the course of the investigation, the stolen merchandise was recovered. Nasir Tate, 21, of Washington, D.C. was arrested and charged with Robbery. He was held without bond.