Location: 1200 block of S. Hayes Street, Arlington VA
Time: 7:18 a.m. June 19, 2026
Police are investigating a robbery after a shoplifting suspect allegedly threatened a store employee while escaping with merchandise.
According to investigators, the suspect concealed items in a bag and attempted to leave without paying. When confronted, he allegedly made threatening statements before fleeing with the stolen property.
No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as a Black male between 30 and 40 years old wearing a dark jacket, dark pants and black shoes.