Crime & Safety
Detectives Seek Suspect Who Robbed Store Twice on New Year's Eve: Police
The Central Super Mercado on Richmond Highway was robbed twice on New Year's Eve. Do you recognize the suspect from surveillance photo?

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Detectives at the Mount Vernon Police District are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred in the Central Super Mercado, located at 6222 Richmond Highway on Dec. 31, 2015, Fairfax County Police said Wednesday in a news release.
At about 8:30 p.m., a man forced his way into the store, took merchandise and left, according to police. Approximately two hours later, the man re-entered the store and took more merchandise, police said.
Surveillance video captured images of the suspects (pictured). If you recognize any of this man, please contact Detective Melissa Wallace at (703) 619-4308.
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You are encouraged to contact police if:
- You know anyone matching this description
- You have seen this individual in your neighborhood
- You have any information regarding this incident
Remember, the information you have, regardless of how trivial you feel it may be, could be the critical link in solving this case, police point out.
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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 police at 703-691-2131.
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