Detectives Announce Arrest of Violent Armed Robbery Suspects 

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West Springfield Police District – Two men have been arrested for robbery after arranging to sell a car online.

On June 25 police responded to an armed robbery in the 4300 block of Americana Drive in Annandale. Police found the victim who had sustained multiple lacerations on her head. Officers determined the victim had agreed to meet the suspect in-person via Instagram to purchase a car for cash. The victim was picked-up by a ride-share and driven to the location of the vehicle for the sale.

When she arrived, one of the suspects produced a handgun and repeatedly struck the victim in the head with it. The other suspect assisted in grabbing the victim’s purse before both suspects fled in a vehicle. Preliminarily, it is believed that the ride-share driver was not involved. The victim was transported to the hospital and treated for injuries to her head.  

Through their investigation, detectives identified and charged Zair Davis, 20, of Woodbridge, and Forootan Samiei, 23, of Oakton with the robbery and malicious wounding assault. Detectives from our Fugitive Track and Apprehension Squad tracked Davis and Samiei to a location in Lorton. Detectives took both men into custody. Subsequent to the arrest, detectives recovered multiple handguns and additional evidence of the robbery.  

Zaire Davis, 20, of Woodbridge was charged with robbery, malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and conspiracy to commit robbery. He is being held on no bond. 

Forootan Samiei, 23, of Oakton was charged with robbery, malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and conspiracy to commit robbery. He is being held with no bond. 

The Fairfax County Police Department has some basic safety tips when buying and selling from online marketplaces. 

  • Do not go to a transaction alone. If you must go alone, make sure a friend or family member is aware of the transaction details.
  • Whenever possible, complete the transaction during daylight hours. 
  • Be extra cautious when buying or selling valuable items such as collectible shoes, jewelry, and vehicles.
  • Insist on meeting in a public area like a safe exchange zone or, at minimum, use a well-lit public parking lot with video surveillance.
  • Do not carry large amounts of cash when making a transaction.
  • Several of our district stations have safe exchange zones for online purchases.

We are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 5. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web  Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.  

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance. 

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