Crime & Safety
Elderly Man Robbed Near Falls Church: Police
The 67-year-old man was walking after midnight near Falls Church in Fairfax County Wednesday when his wallet was stolen.
FALLS CHURCH, VA -- Police are looking to find four unknown suspects that robbed an elderly man at the 7300 block of Lee Highway in the Fairfax County area of Falls Church early Wednesday morning.
Around 12:10 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., the 67-year-old man was walking when approached by four men, Fairfax County Police say. Two unknown suspects displayed guns and took his wallet, then all four fled. The victim refused medical attention.
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The suspects were described as black, thin and between 18 and 24. Three suspects were about 5 feet 6 inches tall and the fourth was about 6 feet 5 inches tall.
An unrelated robbery occurred nearby Saturday at the 7900 block of Lee Highway.
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To report information, call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131 or submit a tip online through Crime Solvers.
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