Crime & Safety

Police Seek Suspect in Alleged Wallet Theft at 7-Eleven

Incident took place Tuesday at store on South Kings Highway, police said.

PHOTOS of suspect courtesy of Fairfax County Police Department

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FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Fairfax County police are investigating a larceny case that took place Tuesday at the 7-Eleven convenience store in the 6000 block of South Kings Highway. Police say the incident occurred Tuesday sometime between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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The victim left his wallet on the counter, according to police; afterward, a man entered the store after the victim left and was seen taking the wallet from the counter, police said. The suspect used the victim’s Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) card to withdraw an undisclosed amount of money, according to FCPD.

The suspect was described as black, with a heavy build. He wore gray pants, a dark shirt and a blue jacket with gray sleeves, according to police.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers electronically by visitinghttp://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)** or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call Fairfax County Police at703-691-2131.

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