Crime & Safety

Armed Robbery Investigated At Kingstowne Towne Center

Police did not release a suspect description in Tuesday's robbery at Kingstowne Town Center.

Police asked the public to avoid the Kingstowne Town Center area Tuesday as they investigate the report of possible armed gunman.
Police asked the public to avoid the Kingstowne Town Center area Tuesday as they investigate the report of possible armed gunman. (Google Maps)

KINGSTOWNE, VA — Fairfax County Police warned the public Tuesday afternoon to avoid the Kingstowne Towne Center as they investigated a possible armed robbery at a local game store, according to a post on the department's official Twitter account.

The robbery happened around 1:56 p.m. Tuesday at the GameStop located at 5965 Kingstowne Town Center The armed suspect left the area on foot, according to a 2:12 p.m. Twitter post. The suspect was described as wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, and black mask.

No suspect description was released by police. No arrest has been announced at this time.

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