Metro service has been disrupted at the Rosslyn Metro station due to a fleeing shoplifting suspect.
The suspect reportedly stole from the CVS on the 1700 block of N. Pierce Street around 10:30 a.m. and was spotted fleeing with merchandise in the Metro station. After a foot chase on the station’s escalators, the suspect fled into a tunnel in the direction of Foggy Bottom, according to scanner traffic.
“Police emptied eastbound Orange train… seem to be looking for someone who ran into the tunnel.,” one tipster told ARLnow.
Metro says passengers should “expect delays in both directions” on the Orange, Blue and Silver lines.
As of 12:15 p.m. the incident was ongoing and train traffic halted, according to Metro. Shuttle buses are being arranged to serve customers, who are being encouraged to take Metrobus in the meantime.
UPDATE: Orange/Blue/Silver Line: Trains are not running between Foggy Bottom/Clarendon and Arlington Cemetery because of a trespasser on the roadway outside of Rosslyn. While we work to arrange shuttle buses, please consider using a local bus route to get to your destination.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) August 9, 2024
As of 12:45 p.m. the incident was resolved and normal train service resumed, with some residual delays.
UPDATE: Orange/Blue/Silver: Trains are now operating with normal service between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon, as well as between Foggy Bottom and Arlington Cemetery. All entrances have re-opened. Expect residual delays in both directions.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) August 9, 2024
