Crime & Safety

Robbers Jump Over Store Counter In Arlington: Police

Police are searching for two suspects who they say jumped over a store counter in Arlington and stole money.

Police are searching for two suspects who they say jumped over a store counter in Arlington and stole money.
Police are searching for two suspects who they say jumped over a store counter in Arlington and stole money. (Image via ACPD)

ARLINGTON, VA -- Police are looking for two men who they say jumped over a store counter in Arlington and stole money from the cash register before fleeing.

Police were called to the 1200 block of Fort Myer Drive at around 1:56 p.m. on April 1 to a report of a robbery by force, according to a report from the Arlington County Police Department.

"[T]wo suspects entered a convenience store, jumped the counter and stole money from the cash register," the report states. "Following a brief struggle with the victim, the suspects fled the scene."

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Police described the suspects as follows: "Suspect One is described as a black male with short brown hair, 25 years old, 6’0 tall, 190 lbs. He was wearing black jeans, a black shirt and black jacket at the time of the incident. Suspect Two is described as a black male with short brown hair, 20 years old, 5’5 tall, 175 lbs. He was wearing a gray t-shirt and gray shorts at the time of the incident."

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