Crime & Safety

Falls Church Police Looking for Two Robbery, Assault Suspects

The two men were last seen running away from the crime scene toward Shreve Road.

Falls Church Police are looking for two men who allegedly robbed and beat a man on Feb. 27.

Police said two alleged suspects approached a man between 8 and 9 p.m. on the 1200 block of West Broad Street. One of the suspects tried to take the victim’s cell phone and while the two men struggled over the phone, the second suspect punched the victim in the head, according to a police press release.

Paramedics treated the victim at the scene for minor injuries, according to the release.

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The two suspects reportedly ran off toward Shreve Road.

Police are looking for two white males, between 23 and 26 years old. One of the suspects was about 5 feet 8 inches tall with blondish hair and large gauge earrings. The man was reportedly wearing a black t-shirt, a black hooded sweatshirt, jeans, earphones and a necklace, police said.

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The second suspect was about 5 feet 6 inches tall, also with blondish hair and was wearing a white t-shirt, jeans and a black baseball cap, police said.

Anyone with information about should contact Detective Sgt. E. Lancaster, 703-248-5063 or elancaster@fallschurchva.gov.

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