[Archived] Alexandria Police Seek to Identify Armed Robbery from Person Suspect

NEWS RELEASE
MARCH 16, 2009 #09-011
10:30 A.M. HILDEBRANDT

Alexandria Police Seek to Identify Armed Robbery from Person Suspect

The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in an Armed Robbery from Person that occurred in the 200 block of South Pitt Street.  The robbery took place on February 7, 2009.

The victims, an Alexandria couple, report that at approximately 8:15 P.M., three suspects approached them and brandished a handgun.  The suspects demanded the couple’s personal property.  The victims complied and the suspects fled on foot.  There were no injuries. 

The suspects are described as black males, 17 to 23 years-old.

On February 8 and February 9, one of the suspects used gift cards that were obtained as a result of this robbery.  The suspect is described as a black male, 5’05”to 5’08” with medium length dread locks.

A video of the incident can be viewed by visiting the following link:  Robbery from Person Suspect Video 

Detectives would like to remind witnesses that they can remain anonymous. Anyone with information about the suspect or incident is asked to call Detective W. Oakley at the Criminal Investigations Section of the Alexandria Police Department at 703.838.4314 or the Crime Solvers tip line at 703.838.4858.

 For further information, contact the Media Services Unit at 703.838.4636.