Armed Robbery Reported At Bahama Breeze In Potomac Mills: Police

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Police are investigating a knifepoint robbery at the Bahama Breeze restaurant in Potomac Mills on Saturday night. Authorities believe the suspect is a teenaged boy, according to the police department.

The robbery occurred around 10 p.m. at the Bahama Breeze on Potomac Mills Circle. Authorities said that a boy entered the restaurant and grabbed a purse that was hanging on the wall near the hostess stand. He then ran out of the restaurant, police said.

The victim, who police only identified as a 19-year-old woman, followed him, according to the police report. The suspect pulled out a knife when the victim caught up with him in the parking lot, police said.

Another bystander intervened, and the suspect returned the purse. The suspect then got into a white SUV and drove away, authorities said.

No injuries were reported in the robbery. Police said that all of the victim's stolen property was returned.

Authorities described the suspect as a Hispanic male between 14 and 16 years old. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing blue or green light-colored shirt and khaki shorts.

Anyone with more information about the robbery can contact the police department's tipline at 703-792-7000. Tips can also be submitted online.

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