Update: Robber Flees Scene Empty-Handed

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Mason Police District— Patrol officers from our Mason Police District arrest robbery suspect just 24 hours after the crime.

At 1:57 p.m., yesterday, officers responded to 3300 Gallows Road, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, for a man who was threatening employees. Officers quickly arrived and noticed the suspect matched the description from a previous robbery. Officers were able to confirm the suspect’s identity, link him to the robbery, and he was arrested.

Shaka Barnes, 43, of no fixed address was charged with Attempted Robbery and Destruction of Property. Barnes is being held at the Adult Detention Center on no bond.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the Mason Police Station at 703-256-8035 and ask to speak with a detective. 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 and follow the steps to “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.

Join us on Neighbors by Ring. A place where you can connect with your neighbors, see what’s happening in your neighborhood and share any available surveillance footage with our department.  

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(Original Released Published on November 21)

Mason Police District—Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are seeking help from the community to identify a man who assaulted and attempted to rob a man in Annandale.

At 1:19 p.m., yesterday, officers responded to a robbery in the 3200 block of Woodburn Road. The suspect approached the victim, assaulted him, and demanded money.  

After the assault, the suspect produced a knife. The victim again refused to give money and the suspect fled on foot. The suspect was described as a Black man, 6’02”, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, blue pants, and black square glasses. Patrol officers, K9, and our helicopter searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

Detectives discovered surveillance footage of the suspect from the robbery. Still images of the suspect were collected, which can be seen below.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the Mason Police Station at 703-256-8035 and ask to speak with a detective. 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 and follow the steps to “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.

Join us on Neighbors by Ring. A place where you can connect with your neighbors, see what’s happening in your neighborhood and share any available surveillance footage with our department.  

For ongoing updates, please read our blog and follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD.