The City of Fairfax Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery which occurred just past midnight on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. The robbery took place near the businesses located in the 3200 block of Old Pickett Road in Fairfax, Virginia.
At approximately 12:19 AM, it was reported that three male subjects had approached the shopping complex with firearms and ordered several individuals to hand over their cell phones and wallets. The suspects are described as wearing dark clothing, black masks and sunglasses.
The three suspects fled the area on foot after stealing cell phones from the victims. This case is currently being investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Boone at (703) 385-7959.
Media Contact: Sergeant Natalie Hinesley, Public Information Office (703) 273-2889 or police.information@fairfaxva.gov
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