Arlington Business Robbed At Knifepoint: Police

ARLINGTON, VA — Police are searching for a suspect who they say robbed a business in Crystal City at knifepoint over the weekend.

Police were called to the 400 block of 23rd Street S at around 8:50 p.m. on July 27 to a report of an armed robbery, according to a report from the Arlington County Police Department.

"[T]he male suspect entered a business, approached the counter, brandished a knife and stole merchandise," the report states. "The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival."

Police described the suspect as a "black male, 30-40 years old, 5’9”-6’0”, wearing a green sweater, green shorts, black shoes, white socks and a khaki hat."