Rite Aid Pharmacy Robbed at Gunpoint Friday in Lorton

LORTON, VA -- Fairfax County Police say that the pharmacy at the Rite Aid store in Gunston Plaza (see location on map below) in Lorton was robbed at gunpoint Friday, by two suspects.

The incident took place at about 2:55 p.m. after two men entered the store; one displayed a handgun to an employee, demanding prescription drugs, according to police. An undisclosed amount of prescription drugs was handed over, and the suspects fled the scene, police said.

The first suspect was described as white, about 40 years old, 5'5" to 5'9" tall, and weighing about 180 pounds. The second suspect was seen in the store and later driving a vehicle when they left the scene. He is described as Asian or Hispanic, 5'4" to 5'7" tall, and weighing between 140 to 160 pounds.