Police blotter: Images of robbery suspect; woman eludes cops with kids in car

Images of the man suspected of stealing a 69-year-old woman’s purse at the Beacon Center on Feb. 21.

Fairfax County Police have released images of a man suspected of stealing a 69-year-old woman’s purse at a shopping center on Richmond Highway last month. 

The incident took place around 7 p.m. on Feb. 21 in the parking lot of the Beacon Center. The suspect stole the woman’s purse from the passenger side of her car as she was getting into the driver’s seat, police said.  The victim was shaken up by the crime, but not physically injured, police said. 

The case received publicity this week due to the actions of the responding officer, who personally delivered the woman a rosary to replace the one that had been inside her purse. 

Police described the suspect as being white, around 25-28 years old, and about 5 foot 5 inches tall and 140 pounds. He was seen getting into a light-colored pickup truck with a ladder rack.

Police: Woman fled from officer with children in car

An Alexandria woman allegedly took off during an attempted traffic stop on Richmond Highway yesterday with two young children in the car,according to today’s police blotter.

Monique Reid

Monique Reid, 28, is facing charges of  possession with intent to distribute marijuana, two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and eluding law enforcement.

Police say Reid was driving north on Route 1 near the intersection of Quander Road when the officer initiated the stop around 6 p.m. Reid allegedly tried to flee, but the pursuit only lasted a short distance, police said. 

The children, who were not harmed during the incident, were released into the custody of another adult, police said.

Other crimes reported in the Mount Vernon police district:

Larceny: 7800 block of Audubon Avenue, tools from residence
Larceny: 1600 block of Belle View Boulevard, merchandise from business
Larceny: 8200 block of Crown Court Road, jewelry from residence
Larceny: 2500 block of Parkers Lane, cell phone from residence