Robbery Suspect Arrested After Seeing Himself on Social Media; Second Suspect Identified and Charged

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West Springfield Police District – A robbery suspect who saw himself and his accomplice in surveillance photos released by our detectives has turned himself in. Rodrigo Mercado Rifarace, 19, of Springfield, called the number listed in our April 4 release after seeing photos from the robbery scene circulating on social media. An investigation determined the suspects, Mercado Rifarace and 20-year-old Ariel Alvarado Camacho, of Alexandria, took the game from the victim and implied they had a weapon as they walked away.

Rodrigo Mercado Rifarace
Ariel Alvarado Camacho

The robbery happened in Annandale on the morning of April 4 near Patriot Drive and Heritage Drive. It was reported right away, and we canvassed the area looking for any witnesses and surveillance cameras. Detectives released photos to the public asking for anyone with information to come forward. One of the suspects reached out to us after seeing those photos.

Thank you to everyone in the community who helped by sharing and retweeting the photos, and calling in tips.

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(Original release date: April 4, 2018)

Can You Identify These Robbery Suspects?

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West Springfield Police District – Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects in a robbery that happened in Annandale around 11 yesterday morning. The victim arranged to meet the suspects near Patriot Drive and Heritage Drive to sell a videogame. The two suspects robbed the man of the game, implying they were armed. The victim was not injured.

Anyone who can identify either suspect, or has information about the robbery is asked to call 703-691-2131. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, or calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). They can also be sent in via text by texting “TIP187” plus the message to CRIMES (274637). Text STOP to 274637 to cancel, or HELP to 274637 for help. Message and data rates may apply. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1000 if their information leads to an arrest.

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