The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the armed robbery of a diamond necklace and cash from a person on their way to a party in the city’s Carlyle neighborhood.
The June 1 (Sunday) incident occurred outside an apartment building at around 3:30 a.m. in the 800 block of John Carlyle Street. The investigating officer found that the victim was walking to a party in the building, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.
“Police found that during the course of the investigation, a party was advertised, promoted, and occurring during the timeframe of the robbery described above,” according to the search warrant affidavit. “The victim was walking towards the property for the purpose of attending that party.”
APD also reviewed video surveillance of a suspect vehicle parked on Hooffs Run Drive, just outside the entrance to the building on John Carlyle Street.
“Occupants of that vehicle waited for a group to approach,” police said in the search warrant affidavit. “The vehicle drove from the parked location… to block the group from crossing the street and entering the building. Two occupants exited the vehicle, chased and caught one victim, and physically took items from the victim’s person, by force. The suspects re-entered the suspect vehicle and fled the scene. The victim stated the suspects displayed firearms and specifically described the firearms to police.”
Items stolen included a diamond necklace valued at approximately $1,000, a $150 watch, and a fanny pack with cash and ID cards.
Anyone with information on this incident can contact the APD non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.
