Crime & Safety

Bank Robbery Images May Be Key to Arrest

Robbery on Friday at a BB&T branch caught on tape, according to Fairfax County Police Department.

Fairfax County Police are hopeful that images of the suspect in a bank robbery Friday will lead to an arrest in the case.

At 12:19 p.m. Friday, a man entered the BB&T Bank at 2941 Chain Bridge Road. Police say that the man implied he had a weapon and demanded money.

The bank teller handed him an undisclosed amount of cash and the man fled. 

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The suspect was described as being in his 20s with a medium build and wearing a black jacket.

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Anyone with information can call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131 or contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, visit fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637


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