Falls Church Man Robbed at Gunpoint

A Falls Church man was robbed on Wednesday, Dec. 23 shortly before 11 p.m., according to Fairfax County Police.

The 40-year old victim was walking to his truck parked in front of the business, a 7-Eleven, at 7222 Arlington Boulevard. A man approached him, displayed a handgun and demanded money. The victim handed over an undisclosed amount of cash and was not injured. The suspect fled to an adjacent lot where he got into an unidentified vehicle and headed east on Arlington Boulevard.

Police described the suspect as possibly Hispanic, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and approximately 210 pounds and wearing dark clothing with a cloth covering his face.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

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