NEWS RELEASE
OCTOBER 8, 2009 #09-043
4:00 P.M. HILDEBRANDT

Alexandria Police Investigate Bank Robbery at Wachovia Bank Located on King Street

Alexandria Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred today at the Wachovia bank, located at 3624 King Street.  Around 10:19 A.M., a man walked into the bank, approached the teller and brandished a firearm.  The suspect demanded money, took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the bank.  No one was injured.

Police searched the area and K-9 units ran a track. A person of interest was taken into custody for questioning.  The investigation is ongoing.
T.C. Williams High School, T.C. Williams Minnie Howard and Francis Hammond Middle School were placed on lock down as a precaution.  The schools remained on lock down for about an hour.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Section of the Alexandria Police Department at 703.838.4444 or the Crime Solvers tip line at 703.838.4858.  Detectives would like to remind witnesses that they can remain anonymous.