Man asks for money in parking lot with young child


A man is reportedly approaching people in a parking lot, asking for money and possibly scamming them, while accompanied by a young child. Caller is concerned for the child's welfare.
Audio|Source: Fairfax County Police, Fire and EMS
00:53
Transcript:
Still alarm, Tassel Rock Square, Cross Street, South Lakes Drive. Engine 425, Engine 431, Truck 425, Battalion 401. On Channel 4205, Still Alarm, 2232, Tassel Rock Square, Cross Street, South Lakes Drive. This is the Giant Franklin Farm Shopping Center. Caller said there's a male pushing a stroller in the parking lot asking people for money. He thinks he's trying to scam people and like the welfare check on the child as well. Such as a black male in his 20s wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, red sneakers. Child looks to be about a year and a half at 16-09. Barbecue grill side, Charlie, second floor. Grill's been snuffed out, no fire.
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Location mentioned:
Franklin Farm, VA
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