Crime & Safety

West End Gas Station Robbed Sunday in Alexandria

Second gas station robbery within a week.

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a commercial robbery Sunday in the 500 block of South Van Dorn Street (see map below).

A witness who saw police activity in the area said the Exxon gas station, located at 501 S. Van Dorn St. was robbed and an employee also confirmed that the station was robbed Sunday.

No word from police on a description of the suspect or suspects.

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