D.C. Burglar Robinson Gets 70 Months for Sleeping Woman Heist

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A D.C. man is off the streets for a considerable stretch after receiving a hefty sentence for a particularly nerve-wracking crime. Nathaniel Robinson, 36, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced in Superior Court today for a cold-blooded burglary committed while a woman slept in her apartment. The incident, which occurred on March 6, 2025, left the victim feeling violated and vulnerable in her own home.

According to court documents, Robinson pleaded guilty on June 4, 2025, to one count of first-degree burglary. Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro didn’t pull any punches, handing down a 70-month prison sentence, followed by five years of supervised release – with three years suspended. It’s a message sent: invade someone’s sanctuary in the District, and you *will* pay the price.

The victim, whose name is being withheld, awoke around 9:00 a.m. on March 6th to discover her bag, cell phone, credit cards, and even a key fob to the building’s wine cellar, were gone. She was getting ready for work when she realized her belongings were missing. She immediately contacted police using her work phone, setting the wheels of justice in motion. The scene was unsettling; the victim had slept through the entire ordeal.

Investigators quickly turned to surveillance footage from the apartment building. The footage revealed Robinson’s initial failed attempt to force entry through the lobby. Undeterred, he jumped over the victim’s gate and slipped in through her patio door. A full thirteen minutes elapsed between his failed lobby attempt and his exit, now clutching the victim’s red bag. He was apprehended on March 7, 2025, and has remained in custody ever since, awaiting his fate.

Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith joined U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro in announcing the sentencing. Both lauded the diligent work of the officers and detectives who built the case. This wasn’t just about recovering stolen property; it was about holding a predator accountable for preying on a vulnerable victim. Assistant U.S. Attorney Hannah Skopicki, who prosecuted the case, deserves credit for securing this conviction.

This case serves as a stark reminder that even within the confines of our homes, we are not always safe. The D.C. US Attorney’s Office and the Metropolitan Police Department continue to prioritize the safety of residents and will relentlessly pursue those who seek to disrupt that peace. Robinson’s 70-month sentence should send a clear message to would-be burglars: think twice before violating the sanctity of another person’s home.

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