NEWS RELEASE
OCTOBER 26, 2009 #09-049
9:30 A.M. DONALDSON

Alexandria Police Investigate Bank Robbery at BB&T Bank Located on King Street

Alexandria Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Saturday, October 24 at the BB&T Bank, located at 1717 King Street.  Around 10:15 A.M., a man walked into the bank, approached the teller and implied he had a weapon.  The suspect demanded money, took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the bank.  No one was injured.

The suspect is described as black, unshaven with a dark complexion, between 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet 1 inch tall.  He was wearing a gray colored zip up jacket.  The investigation is ongoing.

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.

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