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Around 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, three suspect tried to force open an ATM at TD Bank of Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia, county police said. They were unsuccessful.
Then, at 3:13 a.m., an armed robbery was carried out at the 7-Eleven at 4818 N. Beauregard Street in Lincolnia, approximately one mile away. The suspects entered the store, implied they had a firearm and threatened the employee. They gained access to two separate ATMs at the business and left with an undisclosed amount of money.
Detectives believe both incidents are related, and are also investigating ATM thefts last week.
On Nov. 2, at 3:40 a.m., three suspects entered the 7-Eleven at 6147 Franconia Road in Kingstowne and displayed a firearm, police said. They stole money from the ATM.
That morning, an employee reported someone attempted to steal money from the ATM at the Burke and Herbert Bank at 5519 Franconia Road. Detectives are investigating to determine if these cases are connected to the overnight incidents.
Detectives are actively pursuing leads and collaborating with regional law enforcement partners to identify and apprehend the individuals involved in these criminal activities.
Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 5. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a cash reward. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.
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