Metropolitan police are warning residents of McLean Gardens in upper Northwest to watch for groups of adolescents who attempt to rob lone pedestrians of their portable electronics.

Second District Police Cmdr. Andrew Solberg issued the caution Wednesday via a listserv posting. Three robberies have been reported since Monday on or near 39th Street NW east of American University, Solberg said, and all seem to be related by suspect, victim and location.

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