Pedestrian Robbed at Gunpoint Along Richmond Highway Friday Night: Police

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Fairfax County Police report that a pedestrian was robbed at gunpoint Friday night along Richmond Highway. The armed robbery took place in the 7100 block of Richmond Highway (see map below) around 9 p.m.

The pedestrian, 38, was walking home when three men approached him, police said. One suspect displayed a handgun and demanded cash and the victim’s phone, according to police. The suspects ran off down Richmond Highway and fled in a car.

Police said the suspects were described as black, around 16 to 18 years old, and wore dark clothing. The victim did not require medical attention, police said.

PHOTO of FCPD police car/Patch file