Robbers Shot Crafty Crab Employee At Potomac Mills Mall: Police

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Two armed robbers shot an employee at the Crafty Crab restaurant at the Potomac Mills mall on Saturday night, the Prince William County Police Department said.

The employee, a 22-year-old man, suffered a single gunshot wound. His injuries were not life-threatening, according to authorities.

Authorities have not made any arrests in connection with the shooting. Investigators have not identified either suspect.

The shooting occurred around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday night. After the restaurant closed to the public, the two masked suspects entered through an unlocked door, the police department said.

"While inside the restaurant, the suspects brandished firearms and made demands of the employees," the police department said in its report.

One of the employees, the victim, did not cooperate with the robbers. One of the robbers then shot the victim in the upper body, authorities said.

The suspects left the restaurant after the shooting. They did not steal any property.

Police officers provided first aid to the victim before an ambulance took him to an area hospital for treatment.

A police K-9 and a helicopter searched the area for the suspects, but authorities could not find them.

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