SPRINGFIELD, VA — Investigators with Fairfax County's Major Crimes Bureau released security camera images Monday of a suspect they say tried to commit armed robbery at a Springfield cellphone store recently.
Officers responded just before 8 p.m. on Feb. 23 to investigate the report of a robbery at the Cricket Wireless store located a 6330 Springfield Plaza.
"The victim reported that a man entered the business armed with a firearm and attempted to steal merchandise," according to police. "During the incident, the suspect attempted to restrain customers but was overpowered by the customers. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers arriving."
Anyone with information regarding this incident or who recognizes the man in the security camera images is asked to call FCPD's Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 5. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.
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