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Police Investigating Bank Robbery Near Fairlington

Alexandria police are investigating a bank robbery at the Bradlee Shopping Center near the Fairlington neighborhood.

Police say a man entered the Wells Fargo at 3624 King Street, implied a weapon and made off with cash.

From an Alexandria police press release:

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the robbery of a Wells Fargo Bank located at 3624 King Street. On Friday, December 16, at 2:05 p.m., a man entered the bank, passed the teller a note, and implied that he had a weapon. He demanded money, the teller complied and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no injuries.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’10” tall with a large build. He was wearing a grey and black coat, blue jeans, grey and white tennis shoes, and a black baseball cap.

Police ask that anyone with information about this incident call Detective Michael Whelan at 703.746.6228.

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