Crime & Safety

Armed Robbery On Richmond Highway Reported, Suspect Wanted

BREAKING: Fairfax County Police are searching for a suspect after an armed robbery on Richmond Highway.

An armed robbery was reported in the Richmond Highway corridor of Fairfax County on Wednesday.
An armed robbery was reported in the Richmond Highway corridor of Fairfax County on Wednesday. (Michael O'Connell/Patch)

BELLE HAVEN, VA — A suspect is being sought after an armed robbery Wednesday on Richmond Highway in the Belle Haven/Huntington area, Fairfax County Police say.

The armed robbery happened in the 5900 block of Richmond Highway. Police say the suspect showed a gun and stole merchandise. The suspect was described as a Black man between 5 foot 6 and 5 foot 9 wearing black. The suspect fled on foot toward Huntington Avenue, but police now believe he left the area in a vehicle. Detectives responded to the scene to investigate.

Police expect to provide more information at a later time. Anyone with information was asked to call 911.

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