Man in Mask Who Held Up McDonald's Is At Large

Image: Surveillance photo of McDonald’s robber (PWCPD)

The Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in providing information about a June 2 robbery at the McDonald’s in Dale City.

The suspect in the robbery wore a mask and carried a backpack, according to a police statement. He’s described as a man of unknown race, between 20 and 30 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, brown pants and gloves.

At 1:14 a.m. June 2, police officers responded to the McDonald’s at 4245 Dale Blvd. to investigate a robbery. An employee told police that he was outside the restaurant when he was approached by an unknown man. The man displayed a handgun and ordered the employee back inside.

Once inside, the suspect gathered all of the remaining employees at gunpoint and demanded money. He took an undisclosed amount of money from the business before fleeing on foot. No injuries were reported. The police brought a specially trained dog to the scene to search for the suspect.

Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn a cash reward of up to $1,000.