Man Pulls Knife, Gun On Person After Touching His Car: ACPD

ARLINGTON, VA — Police are investigating after they say someone brandished a knife and a gun in downtown Rosslyn recently.

Police were called to the 1800 block of N. Moore Street at around 4:05 a.m. on Aug. 16 to a report of a brandishing, according to a report from the Arlington County Police Department.

"[T]he male suspect approached the victim and began touching his vehicle," the report states. "When confronted, the suspect displayed a knife and later a firearm. The victim was not injured and was able to safely leave the scene and call police."

The suspect fled on foot before police arrived, and officers were unable to find him, police say.

Police described him as black, around 6'0", skinny, and wearing a black hat, red polo shirt, and black pants.