Carjacking at Knifepoint in Springfield: Police

SPRINGFIELD, VA -- A man was carjacked at knifepoint by two suspects Thursday night in Springfield, according to Fairfax County Police.

Police say that patrol officers were called Thursday night, around 8:30 p.m., to the parking lot of a shopping center located in the 6800 block of Bland Street (see map below) for a report of a robbery.

The victim was getting out of his car when two men approached him on foot, displayed a knife and demanded the keys to the vehicle, according to police. The victim got out of his car and handed over his keys, police said.

The suspects got into the victim’s 1993 gold Lexus and fled the area, police said. The victim did not require medical attention.

Officers, with the assistance of the FCPD helicopter, checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

Police gave the following description of the suspects: The first suspect was described as white, about 18 years of age, approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall, 200 pounds, wearing a white shirt and khaki shorts. The second suspect was described as black, about 18 years of age, between 5 feet 8 and 5 feet 10 inches tall, medium build, wearing a blue shirt and blue pants.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)** or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

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