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Fairfax County Police searching for armed robbers caught on camera

Investigators say one of the men was caught on video entering the store hours before the robbery.

CHANTILLY, Va. — Police in Fairfax County are asking for the public's help to find two men who entered a Chantilly convenience store and robbed it at gunpoint. Investigators say one of the men involved was seen on video in the store hours before the robbery took place.

Fairfax County Police Department detectives say the robbery happened at the Chantilly Check and Convenience Store Saturday afternoon around 3:21 p.m. That's when two armed men entered the store and forced an employee to open a safe. 

The two men grabbed cash and ran from the store. Police say the employee was not harmed. 

Detectives now say one of the men involved had been in the store just hours before, and was caught on camera. 

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case or can identify these men. 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).

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