No one was injured after a man used a gun to rob the McDonald’s (121 W. Glebe Road) in the Arlandria neighborhood of Alexandria on Tuesday night (Aug 30).
The Alexandria Police Department was called at around 10:30 p.m. The suspect took money from the business and fled the scene on foot.
APD did not release a description of the suspect, who remains at-large.
The restaurant is located near the busy intersection of W. Glebe Road and Mount Vernon Avenue.
Anyone with information in connection to this incident can call the APD non-emergency line at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.
Notification:: In response to a commercial robbery, there is a heavy police presence near the 100 block of West Glebe Road. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. APD is on scene and investigating. pic.twitter.com/xPrwOJj0f6
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) August 31, 2022
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