[Archived] Alexandria Police Investigate Bank Robbery at Virginia Commerce Bank Located on Prince Street

Alexandria Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Friday, October 8 at the Virginia Commerce Bank, located at 1414 Prince Street.  Around 5:45 P.M., a man walked into the bank and approached the teller.  He handed the teller a bag, demanded cash and brandished a handgun.  The teller complied.  The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash.  No one was injured.

The suspect is described a black male, 5 feet 9 inches with a thin build.  He was wearing a black baseball cap, dark gray or black hooded sweatshirt and black jeans.  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.