Arrest Made in Attempted Robbery on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington

On October 11, 2023, an attempted robbery occurred at a convenience store located at 4500 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia. The suspect, later identified as a 32-year-old Arlington man, entered the store and demanded money from the cashier. The suspect was armed with a knife and threatened the cashier, but no physical injuries were reported. The cashier complied with the demand, and the suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The Arlington County Police Department responded to the scene and initiated an investigation. The suspect was apprehended later that day near the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and N. Fillmore Street. The police recovered the knife used in the attempted robbery and the stolen cash. The suspect was charged with attempted robbery and is currently in custody. The police have not released the name of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are appealing to the public for any additional information that could aid in the case.