Arlington Shoplifting Suspect Threatens Employee, Implies He Has Weapon: Police

ARLINGTON, VA — A shoplifting incident at an Arlington business escalated Tuesday afternoon when a man threatened an employee and implied he had a weapon, according to police.

Officers responded to the 1100 block of South Hayes Street around 2 p.m. after a report of larceny.

Police said a man and a woman entered the business, stole merchandise and ran away. The pair returned shortly after and were confronted by an employee, who followed them outside.

The man then threatened the employee and implied he had a weapon before both suspects fled in a gray sedan, police said.

The suspects were described as a Black man and a Black woman. The investigation is ongoing.