D.C. Man Elliot Jacobs Guilty in 2020 Barbershop Heist
WASHINGTON – In a brazen mid-day robbery, Elliot Jacobs, 32, of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty of armed robbery and burglary charges stemming from the 2020 Northeast barbershop robbery, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
A Superior Court jury returned the verdict on May 22, 2024, finding Jacobs guilty of two counts of armed robbery, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, second-degree burglary while armed, and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence. The Honorable Heidi Pasichow scheduled sentencing for August 16, 2024.
According to the government’s evidence, on August 8, 2020, at approximately 12:45 p.m., Jacobs went to the Benning Road Barbershop and asked for a trim. However, due to the pandemic, the barbershop did not take walk-in customers, and Jacobs exchanged phone numbers with one of the barbers, who told him to call back in about fifteen minutes.
Jacobs called the barber using a three-way call to disguise his number, and the barber told him that he was ready for him. Jacobs returned to the shop, sat in the barber chair, and spoke with the barber for several minutes. During their conversation, a second man appeared at the shop, and both Jacobs and his accomplice pulled handguns and pointed them at the two barbers. Jacobs then robbed both barbers before fleeing with his accomplice.
MPD detectives subsequently used Jacobs’ cellphone number to develop him as a suspect. Jacobs was arrested on August 26, 2020, and he has been held in custody since. This case was investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sabena Auyeung and William Lawrence.
The brazen daylight robbery sent shockwaves through the community, and the guilty verdict brings a measure of justice to the victims and the public. The conviction serves as a reminder that those who commit violent crimes will be held accountable.
The case highlights the importance of community tips and the diligent work of law enforcement in solving crimes. The Metropolitan Police Department’s efforts in developing Jacobs as a suspect and the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s prosecution of the case demonstrate a commitment to keeping the community safe.
The Superior Court jury’s verdict is a testament to the strength of the evidence presented in the case and the dedication of the prosecution team. The guilty verdict will have significant consequences for Jacobs, and he will face the full force of the law at sentencing.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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