Crime & Safety

Falls Church Police Seek Suspects in Armed Robbery of Tobacco Store

City of Falls Church Police are looking for two men suspected of armed robbery of a tobacco and vaping store on W. Broad Street on Friday.

Falls Church Police are looking for two men suspected of armed robbery of a tobacco and vaping store. The suspects appear to be white males in their teens or in early 20s.
Falls Church Police are looking for two men suspected of armed robbery of a tobacco and vaping store. The suspects appear to be white males in their teens or in early 20s. (City of Falls Church Police)

FALLS CHURCH, VA — City of Falls Church Police are looking for two men suspected of armed robbery of a tobacco and vaping store on W. Broad Street Friday afternoon.

At about 3:30 Friday, police responded to a tobacco and vaping shop in the 1100 block of W. Broad St. for a report of an armed robbery.

Employees at Tobacco King told police that two men entered the store. One showed an employee a handgun and demanded valuables. The suspects stole disposable vapes and other products, according to the store.

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The men “seemed to arrive and leave by foot,” police said.

No one was injured in the incident.

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Police released an image of the armed robbery suspects. Both appear to be white males in their teens or early 20s, police said.

One wore a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and brown or gray shoes. He has brown hair and was wearing a black mask. The other suspect wore a black long-sleeved shirt, gray sweatpants, white sneakers, and a black cap.

Anyone with information should contact City of Falls Church Police at 703-241-5053, or email police@fallschurchva.gov.

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