Seven Corners post office robbed
Police tape in front of the post office in Seven Corners after it was robbed. [Photo by Andrew Ratliff.] |
The post office at the Seven Corners shopping center was
robbed by two men shortly after 11 a.m. this morning, according to a spokesperson with the
Fairfax County Police Department.
robbed by two men shortly after 11 a.m. this morning, according to a spokesperson with the
Fairfax County Police Department.
One of the suspects jumped on the postal counter and demanded money from a 55-year-old female employee. The other suspect displayed a handgun and stood near an exit inside the building. They escaped on foot with an undisclosed
amount of cash, although they could have had a car parked nearby. A police
helicopter and K9 units failed to apprehend them. The investigation is
continuing with assistance from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
amount of cash, although they could have had a car parked nearby. A police
helicopter and K9 units failed to apprehend them. The investigation is
continuing with assistance from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
A photo of the suspects provided by the police. |
Both suspects are described as black males, 19 to 25 years
old, very thin, and five feet seven to five feet nine inches tall. One was
wearing a dark-colored mask, and the other had a light-colored mask. The suspect who jumped the counter was through to be wearing a dark shirt and blue jeans.
old, very thin, and five feet seven to five feet nine inches tall. One was
wearing a dark-colored mask, and the other had a light-colored mask. The suspect who jumped the counter was through to be wearing a dark shirt and blue jeans.
Two post office employees were transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital with non-life threatening medical conditions. No shots were fired during
the robbery.
the robbery.
Anyone
with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers, 866-411-TIPS/8477, text
“TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637, or call the Fairfax County Police,
703/691-2131.
with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers, 866-411-TIPS/8477, text
“TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637, or call the Fairfax County Police,
703/691-2131.
The Postal Service is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to an arrest in this robbery.