Robbery at Knifepoint in Annandale: Police

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Two suspects held a man at knifepoint Saturday night in Annandale and stole his cell phone, according to Fairfax County Police.

The incident took place at about 8:20 p.m. Saturday in the 7800 block of Rectory Lane (see map below). Police investigated and say that a 36-year-old man was outside when two men approached him. At least one of the suspects displayed a small knife and grabbed the victim’s cell phone, then ran away, according to police.

Both suspects were described as black, in their 20s, wearing dark-colored clothing, according to police. One suspect was about 6 feet tall and 170 pounds; the other about 5 feet 5 inches tall and 140 pounds. The victim did not require medical attention.

Approximate location of armed robbery Saturday night in Annandale:

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