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Woman assaulted and robbed near Braddock Road Metro station

A woman was robbed in the 700 block of N. West Street on Dec. 19, 2022. (via Google Maps)

A 38-year-old woman suffered minor injuries after being robbed of cash near the Braddock Road Metro station on Dec. 19, according to Alexandria police.

The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. in 700 block of N. West Street.

The victim was knocked down by a female suspect, who did not use a weapon. It was reported that the victim was hit by the suspect and that she did not to the hospital.

No arrests have been made and police did not provide a suspect description.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Alexandria Police Department non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.

Via Google Maps

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