22-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with Strong-Arm Robbery
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A 22-year-old Springfield man was arrested and held without bond in connection with a strong-arm robbery that occurred on Feb. 18.
According to police, a 65-year-old Falls Church man was attempting to make a transaction at an ATM in the 900 block of North Stuart Street when the suspect reached into his pocket. A struggle ensued; during the incident, the victim was pushed to the ground and two wallets were taken.
Two patrons of an adjacent shop witnessed the robbery and chased the suspect on foot, police said.
During the chase, one of the witnesses was able to flag down an Arlington County officer, who joined the chase and apprehended the suspect shortly after in a parking lot in the 4200 block of Fairfax Drive.
The victim did not require medical attention, police said.