Crime & Safety
Police Seek Public’s Help ID’ing Suspect In Reston Robbery
Police released a composite sketch after a woman was robbed Saturday afternoon in Reston, authorities said.

RESTON, VA — Fairfax County police released a composite sketch Wednesday of a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred Saturday afternoon in Reston.
Officers responded shortly before 3 p.m. to the intersection of Parcher Avenue and Springer Drive to investigate the report of a robbery, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
Police said a woman was driving and was the only person in her vehicle when a man approached her at the intersection. The man yelled at her, prompting her to pull over and roll down her window, police said.
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After a brief conversation, the man demanded money and threatened to harm the woman’s family, according to police. He then reached into the driver’s side window and forcibly took money from the woman’s hand, police said.
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The suspect fled before officers arrived. The woman was not injured and did not know the suspect, according to police.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about the robbery to call the Reston Police Station at 703-478-0904 and ask to speak with a detective.
Tips also can be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), online through Fairfax County Crime Solvers or through the P3 Tips app. Anonymous tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
Police said victim specialists from the Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim receives resources and assistance.
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