A Washington, D.C., news vehicle was robbed during a press conference to discuss a new task force aimed at fighting robberies, the station, ABC7, reported. Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Cathy Lanier were discussing the new effort when the break-in allegedly happened. The suspect smashed a window and stole TV equipment within view of the announcement, which was happening about 100 feet away, reporters said.