Crime & Safety

Police Pursuing Suspect Near Alexandria Park Thursday Afternoon

The Alexandria Police Department says it is assisting Virginia State Police; Fairfax County helicopter is also helping in search.

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The Alexandria Police Department said Thursday afternoon it is assisting Virginia State Police​ in Cameron Station/Armistead Boothe Park area for a foot pursuit.

Police sent out the alert shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday.

Virginia State Police has requested the Fairfax County Police Department​ helicopter for assistance. The Alexandria Police Department is assisting and is not the primary agency investigating this incident, Alexandria Police said.

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There was no word on why police are pursuing the suspect or a description of the suspect.

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