Police blotter: Store worker slashed confronting thieves, sneaker deal turns into robbery

A store worker confronting two men stealing merchandise suffered minor cut wounds yesterday afternoon in the Groveton area, according to today’s Fairfax County Police blotter.  

The incident happened around 4:50 p.m. in the 2800 block of Beacon Hill Road. Two men tried to leave a store — the police did not list the specific business — with unidentified merchandise without paying. When an employee tried to get the merchandise back, one of the assailants pulled a knife and cut him. The pair of robbers then took off in a car.

The victim was treated for his injuries at the scene and did not require a trip to the hospital, police said. 

About a half hour later, another robbery occurred just down the road at the Wal Mart in the 6500 block of Richmond Highway. 

A 20-year-old man had arranged to meet a person in the store’s parking lot to sell two pairs of shoes, according to police. While waiting for the transaction, another man walked up and pulled a gun on the victim. The robber took the shoes and fled on foot, police said.

The victim was not injured.

It does not appear the two incidents are related. 

Other incidents in the Mount Vernon police district reported in today’s blotter:

Larcenies:

8400 block of Fort Hunt Road, property from residence
7600 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
6700 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
7800 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
6700 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store
6700 block of Richmond Highway, tools from store
7400 block of Mount Vernon Square, alcohol from store
6300 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from store

Stolen Vehicle:

9100 block of Richmond Highway, 2003 white Chevy Silverado