Crime & Safety
DC Man Turns Himself in for RJ Bentley's Robbery
Police have not arrested a second person believed to be involved in the College Park restaurant robbery.
A 22-year-old Northeast Washington man turned himself in for the RJ Bentley's robbery after Prince George's County Police posted surveillance pictures.
Delontae Keevon Britton, of 1200 Brentwood Road NE, was charged with armed robbery and related charges.
According to a statement released by police, two people entered the RJ Bentley’s in the 7300 block of Baltimore Avenue at about 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 and demanded cash. One of the robbers had a gun, according to police. There were no customers in the restaurant at the time.
The two took an undisclosed amount of money, according to police, then drove away in a silver Acura with Maryland tags.
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According to court records, police issued a warrant for Britton that same day.
Two days later, police released two images—one with two men, backs facing the camera, and another of a vehicle which police said was used as the get-away car.
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According to police, Britton turned himself in without incident on Tuesday evening. He faces more than a dozen charges, including assault, robbery and theft, according to records. He is currently being held by the Department of Corrections.
A police spokesperson said there is no additional information on the status of the second person seen in the photograph.
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