Tag: robbery
Robbery in Lincolnia
There was a robbery in the 5000 block of Fran Place, Lincolnia, at about 7:55 p.m. on Feb. 10, Fairfax County Police report. The victim was walking when three men assaulted him and attempted to take property from him. The victim did not require rescue. Two of the suspects were described as black, 8-20 years … Continued
Wells Fargo Bank robbed
Photo from Google Maps, taken before Wells Fargo took over Wachovia. The Wells Fargo Bank at 6565 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, was robbed Dec. 27, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. A man reportedly entered the bank around 5:20 p.m., demanded cash from a teller, and fled. There were no injuries. This bank is in … Continued
Annandale jewelry store robbed
Two men robbed the Shammas Jewelry shop on the lower level of Antiques & Art Emporium at 7120 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, at about 1:38 p.m. on Dec. 24. According to a report from Fairfax County Police, two men entered the business, brandished handguns, and demanded cash. They fled with an undisclosed amount of cash … Continued
Armed robbery in Seven Corners
The Fairfax County Police Department reports an armed robbery occurred on the 6100 block of Greenwood Drive in Seven Corners at 9:25 p.m. on Dec. 15. A man and woman were walking when two suspects approached them. One suspect displayed a handgun and demanded property. Both suspects took property from the couple and fled. There … Continued
Bank robber hits M&T Bank in Annandale
The bank robber in action. [Photo provided by the police.] The M&T Bank at 7857 Heritage Drive in Annandale was robbed at about 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 22, reports a bulletin from the West Springfield Police District. The suspect presented a note to a 21-year-old female teller that implied he had a weapon. He fled … Continued
Police video documents pharmacy robbery
Fairfax County Police released a video of a robbery at a pharmacy at the 5600 block of Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. According to a news release from the Mason Police District, three men armed with handguns stole cash and narcotics from the store on Oct. 11. An employee, an adult woman, received minor injuries … Continued
Hotel clerk assaulted and robbed
Fairfax County Police are looking for two men who robbed an employee of the Best Western Hotel at 6633 Arlington Blvd., Friday, Sept. 27. According to a news bulletin from the Mason Police District, two men entered the hotel lobby just before 1 a.m., grabbed the 62-year-old clerk, assaulted him, took money from the register, … Continued
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. One of the suspects jumped on … Continued
Woman assaulted and robbed in Annandale
A 73-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed in the 7900 block of Heritage Drive in Annandale July 9, reports a bulletin from the West Springfield Police District. The woman was walking from a bus stop at around 8 p.m. when she was approached by a group of young men. One of the suspects reportedly came … Continued
Three men arrested for sexual assault and robbery at a hotel
Three men have been arrested for sexually assaulting and robbing a prostitute at a hotel in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County on June 20. According to a report from the Franconia Police District, “a 25-year-old California woman was staying at a local hotel in the 5700 block of Van Dorn Street for the purposes … Continued
Taxi driver robbed in Lincolnia
A taxi driver was robbed in the early hours of Monday, June 24, in the 6300 block of Wingate Street in Lincolnia, the Mason Police District reports. The victim parked his vehicle, and was opening the trunk when he was approached from behind. The suspect produced a weapon and demanded his belongings, grabbed the items, and fled. … Continued
Taxi driver robbed on Cherokee Avenue
A 49-year-old taxi driver was reportedly robbed by two men, who may have been in another taxi, in a parking lot in the 5500 block of Cherokee Avenue at about 2 a.m., June 21, the Franconia Police District reports. The taxi driver noticed a green Ford Crown Victoria driving slowly near him. The driver and … Continued
Youths involved in robbery and shooting incident in Mantua
A report from the Mason Police District describes a robbery and shooting that took place in the Mantua community (between Annandale and Fairfax) on Wednesday, June 19: At approximately 9 p.m., officers responded to the sound of gun shots in the 9300 block of Tovito Drive. An investigation revealed a 17-year-old boy was approached by … Continued
Bank robbed in Bailey’s Crossroads
The Suntrust Bank at 5821 Crossroads Center Way in Bailey’s Crossroads was robbed June 7. According to a notice from the Mason Police District, a man entered the bank at approximately 12:15 p.m. and presented a note to a teller demanding cash. The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash in an … Continued
Home invasion robbery in Mason District
3700 N. Rosser St., from Google Maps Fairfax County police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred on Wednesday, May 22, at around 2 a.m., in the 3700 block of North Rosser Street in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County, According to a police bulletin, a 24-year-old Maryland man told police he was sleeping … Continued