Police search Connecticut Avenue NW near Mayflower hotel
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Version 0 of 1. Police converged Monday night on a Connecticut Avenue block in the heart of downtown Washington, after a suspicious person was reported there. They said later that an arrest was made in connection with an incident of theft from a store. The area, about a block north of the intersection with K Street NW, was swarming with officers about 7 p.m. , according to a witness. In addition to stores, the 1100 block of Connecticut is home to office buildings, banks and the Mayflower Hotel, which frequently houses visiting dignitaries. A preliminary report said police were sent to the block in response to a report of a suspicious person. Security concerns in and around Washington have been heightened in recent days as Inauguration Day approaches. In addition, such events as the shooting last week at the Fort Lauderdale airport have increased the level of wariness. Within a short time, however, the block appeared quiet and calm. No police were to be seen. |