Crime & Safety
Police: 11 Regional Robberies May Be Linked
Both suspects are considered armed and dangerous.
City of Fredericksburg, Prince William County and Fairfax County Police are investigating nearly a dozen robberies that have taken place around the region since August and may be linked.
The are two suspects, both considered armed and dangerous.
The first suspect is described as a black male, 20 - 26 years-of-age, 5’8”- 6’1”, 150-190 pounds, dark skin, seen at the Shell Station robbery in Fredericksburg wearing all black clothing and a gray baseball cap. He was armed with a black handgun.
The second suspect is described as a black male, 20 - 26 years of age, 5’8”-6’0”, 150-170 pounds, dark skin, seen at the Shell Station robbery in Fredericksburg wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
Incidents in Fredericksburg:
- Aug. 23, 2013, 2:50 p.m. – Shell Service Station – 2301 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg
- Sept. 6, 2013, 12:30 p.m. - Handy Mart located – 3054 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg
Incidents in Prince William County:
- Aug. 9, 2013, 7:12 p.m. – Sunoco Service Station – 1260 Annapolis Way, Woodbridge
- Aug. 12, 2013, 2:20 p.m. – Shell Service Station – 3186 River Heritage Blvd, Dumfries
- Aug. 21, 2013, 9:09 p.m. – KFC – 1307 Devils Reach Rd, Woodbridge
- Aug. 22, 2013, 1:07 p.m. – 7 Eleven – 14820 Cloverdale Rd, Woodbridge
- Sept. 6, 2013, 2:18 p.m. – 7 Eleven – 12520 Gordon Blvd, Woodbridge
- Aug. 12, 2013 – 7-Eleven – 8146 Old Mount Vernon Rd., Alexandria
- Aug. 21, 2013 – 7-Eleven – 2305 Huntington Ave., Alexandria
- Aug. 22, 2013 – (Attempt strong arm robbery of citizen) – 6300 Backlick Rd., Springfield
- Aug. 24, 2013 – 7-Eleven – 7225 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield
Store employees and customers should be cautious of anyone wearing clothing unusual for the weather conditions and report any suspicious activity, police said. Citizens should not approach the suspects, but instead immediately call 9-1-1.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477 or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call City of Fredericksburg Police at 540-373-3122.
Related Stories:
- Armed Robbery at Fredericksburg Handy Mart (Sept. 6, 2013)
- Leads Sought In Aug. 23 Armed Robbery at RD Mart (Aug. 23, 2013)
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