Detectives Asking for Public’s Help in Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect

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Mason Police District – Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man caught on camera who brandished a gun and attempted to rob a store clerk at Rite Aid Pharmacy, 6053 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church. The incident occurred on December 14, 2018, around 11 a.m. when the suspect approached the clerk to make a purchase. When the cash drawer was opened, the suspect brandished a handgun and pointed it at the clerk who quickly closed the drawer.

The suspect left the store and is described as black, 25 to 35 years old, approximately 5’9”, 150 to 180 pounds, wearing a dark hooded jacket, gray sweatpants and dark colored sneakers. Anyone who has information about this case or suspect information is asked to please contact Detective Kyle Bryant at kyle.bryant2@fairfaxcounty.gov or the Mason District Station Criminal Investigation Section at 703-256-7296.

(Original release date: December 17, 2018 Weekend Recap)

Mason District Station

BRANDISHING: 6053 Leesburg Pike (Rite Aid), 12/14/18, 11:00 a.m. The store clerk reported a man bought an item and then showed the clerk a handgun while the cash drawer was open. The clerk closed the drawer and stepped away so the man left the store. The suspect was described as black, 25 to 35 years old, approximately 5’8”, 150 to 180 pounds, wearing a black jacket and gray pants.  No one was injured and nothing was taken.

 

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