Armed Teenager Arrested In Tysons Area

TYSONS, VA—A teenager that robbed a man at gunpoint didn't make it too far before police found him Tuesday in the Tysons area.

Around 11:19 p.m. the suspect approached the victim's car in the 7300 block of Dartford Drive. He displayed a gun and demanded the victim's wallet. The suspect fled after the victim handed it over.

With a suspect description, police spotted the suspect Fairfax County helicopter, and officers on the ground arrested the suspect.

The boy was taken to the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center and charged with robbery and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. His name is not being released.

Here's where the incident happened:

Other Tysons area incidents reported in the daily crime report are:

Larceny: 2100 block of Dominion Heights Court, cell phone from vehicle

Larceny: 2100 block of Kings Garden Way, sunglasses and purse from vehicle

Larceny: 1500 block of Spring Gate Drive, bicycle from residence

To report information, call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131 or submit a tip online through Crime Solvers.

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