Crime & Safety

Armed Restaurant Robber Sought In Woodbridge: Police

Authorities are looking an armed man who robbed a Fresco Taco restaurant Saturday in Woodbridge, according to Prince William County Police.

WOODBRIDGE, VA—Authorities are looking an armed man who robbed the Fresco Taco restaurant Saturday night at 14555 Jefferson Davis Highway, according to Prince William County Police. He's described as black, around 5-9 and with a thin build. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt.

Around 8:30 p.m., police went to the business for a reported robbery. An employee said an unknown man entered the restaurant and ordered food. When a worker opened a cash register after the man paid for the food, the man whipped out a handgun and demanded money. He took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on food.

A police K-9 unit searched the area to no avail. Anyone with information is urged to call police at 703-792-6500.

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