
A 40-year-old man suffered a head injury when he was robbed in the West End early this morning, according to scanner traffic.
The Alexandria Police Department (APD) was notified at around 2:30 a.m. that a man was beaten and robbed outside an apartment building in the 5700 block of Merton Court, near the intersection with N. Beauregard Street in the Mark Center area.
Police tweeted that the man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and that money was taken. No suspect description was provided.
Anyone with information on the incident can call the APD non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.
Notification: There is a moderate police presence for the report of a person being robbed in the 5700 block of Merton Court. Money was taken from an adult male who sustained minor injuries. APD is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call 703-746-4444. pic.twitter.com/3WQUQE3kTa
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) November 21, 2023
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