Crime & Safety

Fairfax Police Investigating Three Armed Robberies in Tysons

None of the victims were injured during the robberies.

Fairfax County police are investigating three armed robberies that occurred near ATM machines in the McLean District over the past two months, though investigators don't believe they are related.

On Saturday, the most recent case, a man was robbed at gunpoint near an ATM in 8200 block of Crestwood Heights Drive.

That man, like the people in the other two cases, was not injured. In all three incidents, a male attacker approached the victims immediately after they used an ATM, pulled out a gun and demanded their money.

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Police spokeswoman Lucy Caldwell said residents should be smart and follow their intuition when using an ATM at any time of the day.

Here are more tips to follow when using ATMs:

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  • Pay attention to your surroundings; be alert and be aware.
  • Consider using ATMs during daylight hours if possible. Plan ahead.
  • Don’t make large cash withdrawals; save those for daylight hours when banks are open.
  • Consider using drive-through ATMs.
  • Use a well-lit ATM.
  • When possible — and practical — have someone accompany you to ATM.

Investigators are asking anyone with information on any of the recent armed robberies to call Crime Solvers at 866-411-8477, visit www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES (274637), or to call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.


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