ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Public Information Office
2003 Mill Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703) 838-4636
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 27, 2004 2:30 P.M.
Alexandria Police Investigate Robbery at Wachovia Bank
The Alexandria Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating a robbery that occurred today at the Wachovia Bank at 4651 King Street in Alexandria. There were no injuries.
At approximately 12:13 p.m., the suspect entered the bank, approached the teller and displayed a handgun. The suspect demanded money and the employee complied. The suspect fled from the bank with an undisclosed amount of money.
The suspect is described as a dark-complected black male, in his mid to late 30s, 6'2" to 6'3" tall with a thin build. He has shoulder-length dreadlocks and was last seen wearing a white Tyvek-style suit with white tennis shoes.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Section of the Alexandria Police Department at (703) 838-4444 or (703) 838-4711.
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