Crime & Safety

Police: Woman Robs Pizza Restaurant at Gunpoint in Bailey's Crossroads

A woman with the same physical description robbed the restaurant at gunpoint in April.

Fairfax County Police Detectives are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for a commercial robbery at 5505 Leesburg Pike, according to a news release from FCPD.

On Monday, at approximately 9:09 p.m., a woman entered the Vocelli Pizza restaurant, displayed a handgun and demanded money. The suspect took cash and fled on foot. The suspect was described as a white or Hispanic female, in her 20s, 5 feet 3 to 5 feet 5 inches tall and a thin build. The suspect was wearing all dark clothing.

In April, a woman with the same description robbed the restaurant at gunpoint; in that robbery it was a Sunday night at 9:24 p.m.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

PHOTO of suspect courtesy of FCPD

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