Location: 1200 block of S. Hayes Street, Arlington VA
Time: October 21, 2026, at approximately 5:44 p.m.
A 35-year-old Maryland man was arrested following an alleged shoplifting incident that escalated into a physical confrontation with store security personnel in Arlington on October 21.
Arlington County police responded to a robbery report in the 1200 block of South Hayes Street shortly before 5:45 p.m.
Investigators determined that a man allegedly entered a retail store, concealed merchandise, and left without paying. Loss prevention employees confronted him outside the business, leading to a physical struggle.
Store security personnel detained the man until responding police officers arrived and took him into custody.
During their investigation, officers recovered suspected narcotics and learned that the suspect had previously been banned from the establishment.
Police identified the suspect as Tayvon Burton, 35, of Temple Hills, Maryland.
Burton was charged with robbery, possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance, and trespassing. He was held without bond.