Location: 1400 block of S. Hayes Street, Arlington VA
Time: 3:16 p.m., September 27
A retail theft turned dangerous when a suspect displayed a weapon while fleeing from a store on S. Hayes Street.
The suspect entered a business, collected merchandise, and attempted to leave without paying. When confronted by store security, he revealed what appeared to be a knife before escaping on foot.
No injuries were reported. The suspect is described as a Black male with dreadlocks, approximately 21-26 years old, 6 feet tall, weighing between 150-170 pounds, and wearing a long-sleeve tan sweater and blue shorts.
The investigation remains ongoing.