Location: 3800 block of Cathedral Lane, Arlington VA Time: October 15, 2026, at approximately 2:32 p.m.
Arlington County Police are investigating an attempted robbery at a business on Cathedral Lane after a woman was threatened and assaulted by an unidentified man.
Officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Cathedral Lane at approximately 2:32 p.m. on October 15 following a report of a robbery.
According to police, the woman was inside the business when a male suspect began making threatening statements toward her.
The suspect allegedly attempted to take the woman’s cellphone but was unsuccessful. He then struck her before fleeing the business on foot.
Police reported minor injuries in connection with the incident, but the original report contains conflicting information about who was injured. No medical treatment was required.
The suspect was described as a Black male, approximately 30 to 35 years old, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 190 pounds. He was reportedly wearing a beige sweater.
No arrest was announced, and the investigation remains ongoing.