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Police believe the two men fled in a black Audi SUV pictured here (courtesy FCPD)

Local police are searching for two suspects who reportedly attempted to rob a bank on Fox Mill Road just outside Reston.

Police believe that two men in a black Audi SUV entered the drive-thru of Wells Fargo at 2575 John Milton Drive on March 14 at 10:47 a.m. and demanded money via a note.

The note contained a message threatening the employee, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The two suspects then drove away with “nothing in hand.” No weapons were displayed during the interaction and no one was injured.

“Officers and detectives searched the area extensively, but the suspects were not found,” the FCPD said, describing the men as being in their early to mid-20’s and wearing dark clothing.

Here’s how to provide FCPD with information about the incident:

Those with information are asked to please call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 5. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

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A helicopter-assisted search resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of robbing a bank in Great Falls.

Shortly before 11 a.m. yesterday (Sunday), the suspect reportedly entered the Wells Fargo bank at 750 Walker Road, displayed a firearm and took cash. He left in a car before police officers arrived on the scene, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

When canvassing the area, officers saw a gray Acura speed through a red light near I-495. Fairfax One was able to locate the car as the suspect fled to Maryland.

“Fairfax One directed Montgomery County police officers to the suspect’s location, where they were able to safely take him into custody,” the FCPD said.

A 61-year-old man from Maryland was arrested. The FCPD says evidence of the robbery was found in the car. He was taken to a jail in Montgomery County and held pending extradition to Fairfax County on a bank robbery charge.

FCPD is seeking more information about the case. Here’s more from FCPD on how to get in touch:

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Those with information are asked to please call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 5. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

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Zachary Allen Hunter was arrested in connection with a Reston bank robbery (courtesy FCPD)

A Maryland man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at Wells Fargo in Reston’s North Point Village Center, police announced today.

Police believe the suspect — 37-year-old Zachary Allen Hunter — may be involved with multiple other robberies in the region.

Yesterday morning (Wednesday) shortly before 9:30 a.m, Hunter allegedy entered the bank at 1498 North Point Village Center and demanded cash while implying he had a firearm, police say. He left the area in a Mercedes.

An off-duty police officer was able to track the suspect in Tysons. When the vehicle was seen turning in Lincoln Lane but failing to exit, the officer coordinated with other law enforcement to search the area.

“Hunter was found slouched inside the vehicle and was taken into custody,” police said.

Detectives plan to charge the suspect with additional charges. Yesterday, he was charged with one count of robbery and was held without bound.

The stolen cash was also recovered, according to police, who didn’t identify the amount taken.

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Town of Herndon police (courtesy Herndon Police Department)

(Updated at 3 p.m. on 7/8/2022) A man with no fixed address is facing charges for allegedly robbing a bank and a Safeway in Herndon this month.

Fairfax County police arrested the man near Reston around 2:20 p.m. yesterday (Thursday) after a roughly two-hour search that involved a helicopter, K9 unit, and the Herndon Police Department.

At approximately 12:10 p.m. yeesterday, Herndon police officers responded to a reported armed robbery of Truist Bank in the BB&T Shopping Center at 230 Herndon Parkway, Herndon police said in a news release today (Friday).

“Employees of the bank stated a black male, dressed in black clothing and wearing a face mask, approached a teller, pointed a handgun, and demanded money,” HPD said. “The teller gave approximately $2500 to the suspect, who then left on foot.”

NBC4 reported that the suspect’s shoes were left behind in “a nearby neighborhood.”

With the Fairfax County Police Department assisting, Herndon police canvassed the area until an officer located the man identified as the suspect near North Walnut Branch Road in Reston.

According to Herndon police, the officer lost sight of the suspect after “brief foot pursuit.” The man was later found “hiding in some bushes” near Sundance Court and North Walnut Branch Road west of Fairfax County Parkway.

A magistrate has charged the man with robbery and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. HPD says the investigation led police to also bring charges against the man for a robbery of Safeway at 413 Elden Street that occurred last Saturday (July 2).

“We are grateful for the assistance of our neighboring agency @FairfaxCountyPD,” the Herndon Police Department said in a tweet. “Their patrol units and specialized units assisted without hesitation. It is teamwork like this that helps keep our communities safe.”

The man is currently being held without bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

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The Citibank in Reston’s The Spectrum shopping center has reportedly been robbed (via Google Maps)

The Citibank in The Spectrum shopping center in Reston has been robbed.

Fairfax County police officers are currently on the scene at 11800 Spectrum Center, the department reported at 12:45 p.m.

According to police, the suspect left the area and was spotted wearing all black with a mask. While no injuries have been reported, police advise community members to avoid the area.

Photo via Google Maps

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