Man Tries to Rob Mobil Gas Station

A man with a blue bag tried to rob the Mobil gas station on Fairfax Boulevard Friday night. He left when the clerk refused to give him any money.

The suspect approached the counter to purchase an item at around 8 p.m. As the clerk attempted to hand the subject change from the transaction, the suspect produced a blue bag and instructed the clerk to fill the bag with cash from the register. No weapon was displayed or implied, according to Fairfax City Police. Instead of persisting, the suspect left the store and was last seen walking south towards Fairfax Boulevard.

Police describe the suspect as a white male, 30- to 35-years-old, five feet eight to five feet nine inches tall, weighing about 200 to 250 pounds, and sporting a goatee. He was last seen wearing a white shirt.

An Exxon gas station on the same road . Police aren't sure if there's any connection between the two incidents.

Anyone with information about this suspect is asked to call City of Fairfax Police at (703) 385-7924, Detective Mike Boone (703) 385-7959 or Crime Solvers at (703) 591-TIPS (8477). Callers to Crime Solvers may remain anonymous and receive an award of up to $1,000 if their information results in an arrest.