Hammer, Fire Extinguisher Used To Rob Pentagon City Business: Police

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County Police are investigating a robbery that occurred early Saturday evening in Pentagon City.

Officers responded around 5:40 p.m. after receiving a report of shots being fired in the 1100 block of S. Hayes Street, according to police. Investigators later determined that no shots had been fired.

Four suspects used a hammer to break a glass display case at a Pentagon City business, as well as deployed a fire extinguisher, police say. No injuries were reported.

Police described the four suspects as Black males, who were approximately 15-18 years of age. They had thin builds and stood about 5-foot-8 in height. During the robbery, they were wearing black hoodies and ski and/or surgical masks.

ACPD asks anyone with information about this incident to call the tip line at 703-228-4180 or email. ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us.