WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- Police in D.C. said that officers arrested a man after he robbed multiple businesses in Northeast, starting on New Year's Day. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), armed robberies were reported over the last week at establishments across the Northeast area. In connection to the robberies, officers arrested 25-year-old Christopher Baker, of Northeast. Police said on the days noted below, Baker entered a business at each location, pulled out a knife and demanded money from the cash register before fleeing: Jan. 1: Around 6:30 a.m., in the 1400 block of Rhode Island Avenue. Jan. 2: Around 8:30 p.m., in the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road. Jan. 3: Around 7:42 p.m., in the 1500 block of Rhode Island Avenue. Jan. 9: Around 6:25 p.m., in the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road. After investigating, officers determined that the robberies were linked to the same suspect, and they were instructed to "pay special attention" to similar businesses in the area. Teen taken to hospital after shooting in Southeast DC, police say On Friday, Jan. 10, Baker returned to the 1500 block of Rhode Island Avenue, where he tried to rob a business, according to police. However, the employees did not comply, and Baker reportedly fled. That's when officers found him and placed him under arrest. In regards to the incident on Jan. 10, officers charged Baker with assault with intent to commit robbery while armed. Following further investigation from detectives, he was charged with multiple counts of armed robbery.