Crime & Safety

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Suspect broke window, slid under bars in middle of the night robbery of store on Telegraph Road in Fairfax County just south of Alexandria.

The Fairfax County Police Department is hoping someone will recognize a suspect who robbed Tobacco Mart in November in the Huntington area, just south of Alexandria.

On Sunday, Nov. 16, shortly after 2 a.m., a man forced entry into the Tobacco Mart store, located at 5741 Telegraph Road, in the Huntington area of Fairfax County.

Police released video this week of the crime.

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The suspect broke the glass on a window and crawled inside, where he took merchandise and then fled.

Help police solve this crime by calling: 703-691-2131

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Or contact Fairfax County Crime Solvers:

• By Phone -1-866-411-TIPS ( 866-411-8477 )

• By Text - “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES (274637)

• By Web-based Encrypted Email - Click HERE

• Download our Mobile Web App “Tip Submit

Your ANONYMOUS TIP is assigned a Tip ID. Check the status of your Tip ID to see if you have a cash award waiting, by clicking HERE.

PHOTOS: Screen shots from video supplied by FCPD.


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