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WASHINGTON, DC — A 45-year-old man was arrested after allegedly robbing a woman at knifepoint in Northeast Washington, fleeing on her shared bicycle, police said Sunday.

The incident took place around 4:05 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, near the intersection of First and M streets, NE. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the suspect approached the victim while she was paying for a rental bike, held a knife and demanded the bike.

After a quick search of the surrounding area, officers found a man matching the suspect’s description and arrested him. Police have identified the suspect as Antonio Chappell, of no fixed address.

Chappell now faces a charge of armed robbery (knife) in connection with the incident.