Food Delivery Driver Held Up at Gunpoint in Franconia Area: Police

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- A delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint Monday night in Franconia, according to Fairfax County Police.

A suspect ordered food online, and after a person at the actual address said they had not placed the order, the suspect intercepted the driver, robbing him at gunpoint on the street Monday night in Franconia, according to Fairfax County Police. The incident took place at about 8:55 p.m. in the 6300 block of Franconia Commons Drive (see map below).

The food delivery driver arrived at the home with an online order. The homeowner told the driver they had not placed an order, so the driver left and continued on with other deliveries. At some point, a man flagged the driver down and told him the online order was his, police said.

As the driver approached, the man displayed a handgun, according to police. The driver dropped the food and fled back to his car, police said. The suspect picked up the bag of food and fled on foot. There were no injuries.

The suspect was described as black and approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a slim build, police said. He was wearing black pants and a black, “beanie style” hat.

Approximate location of armed robbery Monday night in Franconia area (Google maps):

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