Man Wanted In Reston Bank Robbery Arrested In Richmond: Report

RESTON, VA — A man wanted by Fairfax County Police in connection with the Tuesday morning robbery of the BB&T Bank in the South Lakes Village Shopping Center was arrested in Richmond, according to the weekly crime report.

Police say a man entered the bank located at 11100 South Lakes Drive around 9:58 a.m. on Tuesday, grabbed the manager by force, and demanded cash. He then fled the area on foot. No one was reported injured.

With the help of a surveillance video, detectives identified the man as Benjamin Garrett, 31, of no fixed address. Garrett was arrested Thursday in Richmond on unrelated charges. Police say he was also charged with two counts of robbery. Garrett is awaiting extradition to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.