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Police investigate $5,500 theft from Old Town Lululemon

Published October 15, 2025 at 1:45PM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the theft of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the Lululemon store (700 King Street) in Old Town.

On Sept. 23 (Tuesday), the store manager reported that two women stole $5,536 in merchandise from the store at around 8:30 p.m. The manager told APD that the suspects “began selecting clothing while appearing to check the sizes of the merchandise,” and then left the store with the clothing, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

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Suspect with knife steals cigarettes from West End convenience store

By James Cullum

Published October 13, 2025 at 2:30PM

The 7-Eleven at 6120 Lincolnia Road (via Google Maps)

No injuries were reported after a male with a knife robbed a West End convenience store of cigarettes on Sunday, October 12

A clerk at the 7-Eleven store at 6120 Linconia Road called police after the incident occurred at around 5:30 a.m., according to Alexandria Police Department radio dispatches. The suspect, who fled the scene on foot, is described as a Black male wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and black shoes.

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20 Old Town Boutiques ‘falling into fashion’ with deals and giveaways on Saturday

By James Cullum

Published October 10, 2025 at 12:00PM

Alexandria Days returns on Oct. 11, 2025 (courtesy image)

Twenty Old Town boutiques are falling into fashion with deals, giveaways, and more on Saturday (Oct. 11).

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the boutiques are featuring exclusive fall collections, interactive in-store activations, and seasonal bites and sips. Customers can also buy a seasonal tote from participating businesses, and enter to win a $1,000 gift card and Aiyana Atelier products, and a second prize of a $500 gift card at any participating boutique.

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Alo Yoga starts construction on new store on King Street in Old Town

By James Cullum

Published September 16, 2025 at 9:25AM

Alo Yoga at 814 King Street in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alo Yoga started construction at 814 King Street in Old Town.

The California-based yoga chain has gutted the interior of the space that was previously home to the Random Harvest furniture store. According to contractors working on site, the renovation should be completed within a month.

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South Carolina man charged with using fake ID at Potomac Yard Best Buy

By James Cullum

Published September 10, 2025 at 6:30PM

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A South Carolina man faces felony charges after allegedly attempting to pick up online orders from the Best Buy store (3401 Richmond Highway) in Potomac Yard.

The suspect was arrested on Aug. 6 after a store manager reported he tried to “pick up online orders with fraudulent identification,” according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

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Dollar Tree on Mount Vernon Avenue reopens after two-month closure

By James Cullum

Published July 1, 2025 at 11:45AM

Dollar Tree at 3811 Mount Vernon Avenue reopened June 30, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Two months after closing due to staffing issues, the Dollar Tree at 3811 Mount Vernon Avenue in Arlandria has reopened.

The store reopened to the public on June 30. A lone staffer told ALXnow that several employees have been hired to keep it up and running.

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Alexandria police investigate regional larceny rampage by suspects in stolen red Acura SUV

By James Cullum

Published May 29, 2025 at 5:00PM

Alexandria Police lights (staff photo by James Cullum)

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a regional larceny rampage, with three suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of products and fleeing in a stolen red Acura SUV with stolen license plates.

The first incident was reported on Monday, April 15, when $2,457 in merchandise was stolen from Home Depot at 400 S. Pickett Street. The suspects, three Black males, were videoed walking out of the store and into a red Acura MDX with stolen Maryland license plates, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

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Dollar Tree ‘temporarily’ closes on Mount Vernon Avenue in Arlandria

By James Cullum

Published May 20, 2025 at 1:00PM

Dollar Tree at 3811 Mount Vernon Avenue has temporarily closed (staff phot by James Cullum)

After being in business for less than two years, Dollar Tree in Arlandria has temporarily closed.

The store opened at 3811 Mount Vernon Avenue in 2023. The former home of CVS was vacant for a decade before Dollar Tree moved in.

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Imagine Artwear in Old Town gets an extra month and will close June 30

By James Cullum

Published May 14, 2025 at 11:45AM

Imagine Artwear at 1124 King Street is closing June 30, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

If you’re looking for a silver lining, there’s a bunch of positives about Imagine Artwear (1124 King Street) closing in Old Town.

Owner Carol Supplee is scaling back to focus on her health and just got approval from her landlord to keep her women’s clothing, art and jewelry shop open another month (until June 30). Until then, customers can get 50% off all merchandise. Supplee also said that she’s reached an agreement with her vendors as the store is moving online.

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Vintage gift store to open this summer in Del Ray

By James Cullum

Published April 25, 2025 at 1:30PM

Stardust Vintage + Gift is coming to 1904 Mount Vernon Avenue (courtesy image)

A new vintage gift shop is opening this summer in Del Ray.

The ribbon cutting for Stardust Vintage + Gift (1904 Mount Vernon Avenue) is set for Saturday, June 7. The location is the current home to antique shop La Brocante.

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ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published April 18, 2025 at 3:00PM | Updated April 19, 2025 at 3:08AM

Flooding on lower King Street in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

We made it to Friday in Alexandria! Here’s a look at our top stories of the week.

Our top post was on the plan to close Waterfront Park and Point Lumley Park for two years. It’s part of the city’s efforts to fight flooding by rebuilding sections of sea wall and installing a pump station to recirculate floodwaters to the Potomac River.