A male suspect has been arrested for the Wednesday morning bank robbery at EagleBank in Old Town.
“Responding officers took a male suspect into custody minutes after the robbery,” Alexandria Police said in a release. “This is an active investigation.”
The incident occurred just before 9 a.m., police tweeted. The bank opens at 8:30 a.m. and is located at 277 S. Washington Street, which is near the intersection with Duke Street.
No suspect description was provided, and police said to expect activity in the area. No one was reportedly injured in the incident.
NOTIFICATION:: APD is investigating a robbery at a bank in the 200 block of S. Washington St. that occurred a little before 9am. Expect police activity in the area. Details are still coming in. Updates to follow.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) July 7, 2021
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