Crime & Safety

Police Make Arrest in Del Ray Bank Robbery

The Burke & Herbert Bank in Del Ray was robbed Jan. 4.

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The Alexandria Police Department announced Thursday it has made an arrest in the Jan. 4 robbery that occurred at the Burke and Herbert Bank, at 306 E. Monroe Ave. in Del Ray.

Ernest Moten, 58, of Alexandria, was arrested Thursday and charged with Robbery and Manufacture, Possess or Use of a Hoax Explosive Device, according to police. He is being held without bond, police said.

FBI: Bank Robber Had ‘Hoax Bomb’

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Ryan Clinch at 703.746.6673.

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