Suspect claimed to have a gun during store robbery


Police radio audio reporting a robbery at a Five Below store. A male suspect grabbed items, told the manager he had a gun, and fled on foot south on Little River Turnpike. Officers were dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Source: Fairfax County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
Auxiliary 77. Report of a robbery[1] just occurred in area 431.1. Units dispatched to Five Below, 6198 Little River Turnpike. Suspect described as a 25-year-old male, short, with a beard, about 5'11", wearing a black shirt and possibly jeans. Suspect took items. When the manager confronted him, he said he had a gun. They claimed a weapon was present, but no weapon was seen. Suspect believed to be on foot heading southbound toward Little River.
Police codes explained
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[1]
robbery: Taking property by threat or force
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Location mentioned:
Near Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312
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