Metropolitan Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man in a robbery and assault on the Southeast.

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On October 14, about 5:30 p.m., a man was robbed at gunpoint in the 2900 block of Nelson Place SE.

The robbery was caught on surveillance video.

The attacker is described as African America, 6-foot to 6-foot-2 with a medium to dark complexion, slight facial hair and weighing 200-220 pounds.

He was wearing a dark-colored shirt and dark pants and armed with a semi-automatic handgun.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sixth District Detectives Office at (202) 698-858.