Crime & Safety

Police Investigate Armed Robbery Wednesday in Alexandria

A suspect implied he had a weapon and stole cash from a local business Wednesday afternoon in the City, police said.

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a commercial robbery Wednesday afternoon in the 3100 block of Duke Street (see map below).

A suspect implied a weapon and stole cash, according to police.

There were no injuries, police said. Expect police activity in the area.

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Police did not release a description of the suspect or say where the robbery took place on Duke Street.

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