Crime & Safety
Attempted Armed Robbery Reported at Annandale Dollar Store: Police
Something spooked the suspect, who fled without cash, police said.

Fairfax County Police say a masked gunman tried to rob the Annandale Dollar and Gift Store Wednesday afternoon.
The attempted armed robbery took place Wednesday at about 2:30 p.m. in the 7200 block of Maple Place in Annandale (see map below).
Police say a man entered the Annandale Dollar and Gift store, displayed a handgun and demanded money. Something apparently spooked the suspect and he fled without any cash, police said.
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There were no injuries.
The suspect was described as black, 25-35 years old and about 195-205 pounds. He was wearing a black ski mask, a black, hooded sweatshirt and black pants, according to police.
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