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Students Robbed Inside Fairfax Townhome
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McGruff - The One and Only Crime Dog
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Date: March 09, 2012 06:18AM
Students Robbed Inside Fairfax Townhome
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/news-releases/2012/030712studentsrobbed.htm
Fairfax County Police Department
Public Information Office
4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030
703-246-2253. TTY 703-204-2264. Fax 703-246-4253
FCPD-PIO@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police
News Release:12/067/0004/LHC(7)
March 7, 2012
Students Robbed Inside Fairfax Townhouse
West Springfield Police District – Police responded to a burglary of an occupied dwelling around 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 in the 4800 block of Carriage Park Road. Five GMU students were studying, playing video games and chatting when they saw two men with guns yelling at them and demanding their money and valuables.
The suspects ran throughout the home; the victims complied with demands and no one was injured. The thieves stole electronics and other items.
Police were called and arrived within minutes of the report. A K9 and the FCPD helicopter responded to the area as well but no apprehensions were made.
The suspects are described as black, around 20 years old and 6 feet tall. Both wore masks and dark clothing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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To request this information in an alternate format, call the Public Information Office at 703.246.2253. TTY 703-204-2264
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/news-releases/2012/030712studentsrobbed.htm
Fairfax County Police Department
Public Information Office
4100 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030
703-246-2253. TTY 703-204-2264. Fax 703-246-4253
FCPD-PIO@fairfaxcounty.gov
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police
News Release:12/067/0004/LHC(7)
March 7, 2012
Students Robbed Inside Fairfax Townhouse
West Springfield Police District – Police responded to a burglary of an occupied dwelling around 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 in the 4800 block of Carriage Park Road. Five GMU students were studying, playing video games and chatting when they saw two men with guns yelling at them and demanding their money and valuables.
The suspects ran throughout the home; the victims complied with demands and no one was injured. The thieves stole electronics and other items.
Police were called and arrived within minutes of the report. A K9 and the FCPD helicopter responded to the area as well but no apprehensions were made.
The suspects are described as black, around 20 years old and 6 feet tall. Both wore masks and dark clothing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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To request this information in an alternate format, call the Public Information Office at 703.246.2253. TTY 703-204-2264
Re: Students Robbed Inside Fairfax Townhome
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WTOP
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Date: March 09, 2012 06:26AM
More info with pics!
Masked gunmen rob George Mason students at home
Wednesday - 3/7/2012, 8:42am ET
Colleen Kelleher, wtop.com
http://www.wtop.com/?nid=149&sid=2776210
FAIRFAX, Va. - Two masked gunmen held up five George Mason University sophomores in a townhome across from the university Tuesday night, taking thousands of dollars of electronic equipment in what one of the victims describes as a "scary" scenario.
"I've never been in an armed-like robbery kind of situation in my life. It was definitely a little scary," Pat Evans, 20, tells WTOP.
"At first you think a friend is joking, then all of the sudden, things get serious. You're like, 'I don't know these people. Why are their faces painted, and why do they have ski masks on with guns in my house?' It was a little scary."
The gunmen, who entered the Carriagepark Road home through an unlocked, sliding glass door, startled the five young men and threatened to kill them.
Evans, who had been studying for mid-term exams and getting ready to go to a basketball game, was in an upstairs hallway when he saw one of the intruders. It was about 10:30 p.m., and Evans heard someone say, "Get down!"
"When I finally turned my head, there was a gun in my face," he said.
The gunman turned to look in Evans' room. That's when Evans managed to get into the bathroom.
"I was able to lock the door and call 911," he said.
Police arrived within minutes of the phone call about the home invasion.
As Evans waited for the police, the Alexandria native said he heard the gunmen shouting commands to his three roommates and one visiting friend.
He heard the gunmen say, "Get on the floor. Get on your knees. Turn around."
Evans said the others, also sophomores, were put up against the wall or in a corner.
The gunmen threatened to kill them.
"They just grabbed what they wanted and left," Evans said.
The thieves made off with cellphones, laptops, iPods and music equipment valued at $2,000 to $3,000, Evans said.
Nobody was hurt. Evans said he thought he saw the color orange on one person's gun, indicating it may not have been real.
A crime like this is uncommon for the neighborhood off Braddock Road.
"A lot of families live here. People like to think it's a safe place," Evans said.
Normally, Evans said he and his roommates lock the back door, but this time didn't.
Evans describes what happened as "surreal," something he never wants anyone to have to experience.
"I just feel bad. I would never want anyone to have to go through that. The fact that they had to go through that in my home, it hurts, because that was supposed to be my home, that was supposed to be a safe place for me and my friends."
Fairfax County Police deployed a K9 dog and a helicopter to find the suspects but made no arrests.
Police describe the suspects as black, about 20 and 6 feet tall. In addition to masks, they wore dark clothing.
Police are hoping someone comes forward with information about the crime. Anyone with information should call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, report the incident the the Crime Solvers website, text "TIP187" plus a message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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Masked gunmen rob George Mason students at home
Wednesday - 3/7/2012, 8:42am ET
Colleen Kelleher, wtop.com
http://www.wtop.com/?nid=149&sid=2776210
FAIRFAX, Va. - Two masked gunmen held up five George Mason University sophomores in a townhome across from the university Tuesday night, taking thousands of dollars of electronic equipment in what one of the victims describes as a "scary" scenario.
"I've never been in an armed-like robbery kind of situation in my life. It was definitely a little scary," Pat Evans, 20, tells WTOP.
"At first you think a friend is joking, then all of the sudden, things get serious. You're like, 'I don't know these people. Why are their faces painted, and why do they have ski masks on with guns in my house?' It was a little scary."
The gunmen, who entered the Carriagepark Road home through an unlocked, sliding glass door, startled the five young men and threatened to kill them.
Evans, who had been studying for mid-term exams and getting ready to go to a basketball game, was in an upstairs hallway when he saw one of the intruders. It was about 10:30 p.m., and Evans heard someone say, "Get down!"
"When I finally turned my head, there was a gun in my face," he said.
The gunman turned to look in Evans' room. That's when Evans managed to get into the bathroom.
"I was able to lock the door and call 911," he said.
Police arrived within minutes of the phone call about the home invasion.
As Evans waited for the police, the Alexandria native said he heard the gunmen shouting commands to his three roommates and one visiting friend.
He heard the gunmen say, "Get on the floor. Get on your knees. Turn around."
Evans said the others, also sophomores, were put up against the wall or in a corner.
The gunmen threatened to kill them.
"They just grabbed what they wanted and left," Evans said.
The thieves made off with cellphones, laptops, iPods and music equipment valued at $2,000 to $3,000, Evans said.
Nobody was hurt. Evans said he thought he saw the color orange on one person's gun, indicating it may not have been real.
A crime like this is uncommon for the neighborhood off Braddock Road.
"A lot of families live here. People like to think it's a safe place," Evans said.
Normally, Evans said he and his roommates lock the back door, but this time didn't.
Evans describes what happened as "surreal," something he never wants anyone to have to experience.
"I just feel bad. I would never want anyone to have to go through that. The fact that they had to go through that in my home, it hurts, because that was supposed to be my home, that was supposed to be a safe place for me and my friends."
Fairfax County Police deployed a K9 dog and a helicopter to find the suspects but made no arrests.
Police describe the suspects as black, about 20 and 6 feet tall. In addition to masks, they wore dark clothing.
Police are hoping someone comes forward with information about the crime. Anyone with information should call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, report the incident the the Crime Solvers website, text "TIP187" plus a message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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Re: Students Robbed Inside Fairfax Townhome
Posted by:
Benjamin
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Date: March 09, 2012 09:22AM
Drug rip off. Two black guys with masks just didn't pick that house out of thousands. They were after the dope and the cash.
Re: Students Robbed Inside Fairfax Townhome
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ThePackLeader
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Date: March 09, 2012 09:30AM
Yeah, it sounds like a drug related crime. Also, it's kind of odd that they "Normally" lock the back door, but suddenly they leave it unlocked once and wowsers, masked gunmen come blazing through the place!
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"And if any women or children get their legs torn off, or faces caved in, well, it's tough shit for them." -2LT. Bert Stiles, 505th, 339th (On Berlin Bombardier Mission, 1944).
Re: Students Robbed Inside Fairfax Townhome
Posted by:
TheMeeper
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Date: March 09, 2012 09:37AM
Benjamin Wrote:
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> They were after the dope and the cash.
Or Marcellus Wallace's briefcase
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> They were after the dope and the cash.
Or Marcellus Wallace's briefcase
Re: Students Robbed Inside Fairfax Townhome
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Home-Owner
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Date: March 09, 2012 09:39AM
Benjamin, I have to agree with you. They had a party at some point, partygoers witnessed the type and amount of drugs or knew they had recently scored a substantial amount of drugs. Sometimes college students just dont think and they were lucky to tell the story. Actually, I'm happy to hear the story and not the mystery of their deaths.
Re: Students Robbed Inside Fairfax Townhome
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little punks
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Date: March 09, 2012 10:38AM
The so called 'victims' are little spoiled punks. Saw them on tv with their hat on backwards, their sunglasses, their cocky attitudes. Makes it hard to sympathize when the victims are so obnoxious.
Re: Students Robbed Inside Fairfax Townhome
Posted by:
Rich Boy Punks
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Date: March 09, 2012 04:33PM
Little rich boy punks prob selling weed and got ripped. I bet these punks bash the cops and when they needed them they were crying callin the cops....wHOMP WHOMP CHUMPS!!!!!