Crime & Safety

CVS Employee Assaulted In Alexandria Robbery: Police

Alexandria Police are searching for two suspects in the assault and robbery.

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Alexandria Police are seeking two suspects that assaulted an employee and robbed a CVS early Wednesday morning.

Police responded to the 5100 block of Duke Street around 3 a.m., according to FOX5DC. Both of the suspects assaulted the employee and stole items. The employee wasn't seriously injured.

Police did not say what the suspects stole.

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The investigation continues. A Fairfax County Police helicopter assisted with the initial search for the suspects.


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