Saed Alshewafi
                2517 Mozart Place N.W.  Apt. 204
                     Washington, D.C. 20009

Chief, Metropolitan Police
500 Indiana Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20001

                          May 22, 1989

Dear Sir:

     At about 5:00 PM, on May 19, 1989 near the intersection of
20th and I Streets N.W. I was assualted, kicked in the testicles,
and knocked unconscious by, I believe, Metropolitan police Officer
Dennis L. Hilligas.  At the time I had $200.00 cash, a shoulder bag
and a plastic bag containing clothes and personal possessions.  No
charges were filed against me.

     I did not regain consciousness until almost 10:00 PM, when I
found myself in D.C. General Hospital.

     When I was released at 6:00 AM on May 20, 1989 I requested my
money and possessions from the hospital staff.  I was informed that
the police officer who had brought me to the hospital had custody
of my possessions.  A hospital social worker telephoned the police
department and gave me the name and phone number of Officer
Hilligas.

     On May 22, 1989 I went to the First District police
headquarters.  I was informed that Officer Hilligas was not
available, but he was contacted by phone and said that he had left
my property at the hospital.

     I returned to D.C. General where I spoke with various
employees, all of whom claimed that the hospital was not in
possession of my property.

     It should be obvious that I suffered mental and physical abuse
as a result of Officer Hilligas' unwarranted actions.

     I am physically sick, I lost my job, and the money which
Officer Hilligas took from me was all that I had.

     I would appreciate it if this money is returned to me as soon
as possible.

                           Sincerely,


                         Saed Alshewafi

cc:
     Office of the Mayor, District of Columbia
     Commander, First District, Metropolitan Police
     Director, D.C. General Hospital