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Release date: 2014-11-06
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[Archived] Police Investigate Attempted Robbery of Juveniles


The Alexandria Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery of a group of juveniles in the 2600 block of Commonwealth Avenue. 

On October 31, at 8:30 p.m., an unknown male confronted a group of 12 juveniles playing “tag” on a school playground. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded Halloween candy. The juveniles fled the scene and no one was injured. 

The suspect is described as a black male, in his late teens or early 20’s, approximately 5’10”, wearing a dark colored sweatshirt with a hood, jeans, and a black ski-mask. He was also carrying a red and black backpack.

Police ask that anyone with information about this suspect contact Sergeant Michael Kochis at 703.746.6285.

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