The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the robbery of the 7-Eleven at 800 Franklin Street in Old Town. It’s the second time that the store has been robbed in just over a month.
No one was injured in the incident, which occurred at around 1:30 a.m., according to the police scanner.
A Black male wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt walked into the store, implied he had a weapon, walked behind the counter and took cash from the register, according to the police scanner. The suspect never touched the employees in the store and fled the scene on foot. Police also found a discarded blue hooded sweatshirt near the store, according to the police scanner.
Anyone with information on this incident can contact the APD non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.
Notification: APD is on scene at the 7-Eleven in the 800 block of Franklin Street investigating a robbery. There are no injuries. The suspect stole merchandise and fled. Anyone with information is asked to call 703-746-4444. pic.twitter.com/aFqWISPbUT
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) December 22, 2023