1 Arrested, 1 At Large in ATM Robbery of Woman at Mount Vernon Area Convenience Store

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Fairfax County Police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with a robbery that occurred outside the 7-Eleven store at 8434 Frye Road, on Friday, Nov. 18, at about 6:30 a.m.

A 58-year-old woman went into the store and used the ATM to withdraw cash. She left the store and as she walked toward Frye Road, a man grabbed her from behind and threw her to the ground, according to police. A second suspect grabbed the victim’s wallet and both suspects fled toward the adjacent apartment complex. The victim did not require medical attention.

One suspect has been identified and arrested. Ky’ree Tihoe, 18, of Alexandria, was apprehended at his home on Monday, Nov. 21, shortly before 10 p.m. He was transported to the Adult Detention Center and charged with robbery.

The second suspect was described as 18-26 years old, of unknown race, about 5 feet 8 inches tall. He was wearing a red jacket, with a reflective vest over it, tan pants and construction style boots. See photos here of the second suspect:

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective E.L. Carpenter of the Criminal Investigation Section at the Mount Vernon District Station at 703-360-8400, or Crime Solvers electronically by visiting 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.