A man who had his wallet stolen is facing charges after allegedly trying to confront someone he mistakenly thought was the thief.
The incident happened Sunday afternoon on the 1400 block of 28th Street S., near Gunston Middle School in the Long Branch Creek neighborhood.
“The suspect’s wallet and credit card had been stolen the day prior and he had noticed suspicious charges on his credit card,” Arlington County police said in a crime report. “The suspect went to a restaurant where his card had been used and followed a delivery driver to the home to confront the individual who had placed the order.”
“When the victim opened the door, the suspect allegedly brandished a firearm,” said ACPD. “The victim was able to close and lock the door. The investigation determined the victim did not use the suspect’s stolen credit card to place the order.”
A 27-year-old man from Stafford, Virginia was arrested and charged with brandishing a gun within 1000 feet of a school.
“The investigation into the fraud is ongoing,” police noted.
Monday’s crime report included another weekend brandishing, this time along Route 1 in the Crystal City area.
Just before 5 p.m. on Saturday a man in the drive-through line at McDonald’s allegedly became irate at the driver in front of him.
“The female victim was waiting in a drive-thru line when the suspect, who was behind her, began to honk his vehicle’s horn,” said ACPD. “He then approached her on the passenger side and brandished a firearm. The suspect then proceeded to exit the parking lot onto Richmond Highway.”
No injuries were reported. Police are continuing to investigate the incident.
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