Mount Vernon Police District— Detectives from our Criminal Investigation Division have charged a man after he assaulted and robbed a victim in Woodlawn.
On November 22, at 3:58 p.m., officers responded to the 8200 block of Richmond Highway in Woodlawn for a robbery. The victim reported that a suspect approached her with a knife, pushed her to the ground, and took her handbag. The victim was not injured and the suspect fled prior to officers arriving. Officers located the suspect nearby and he was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit.
Marlon Cardenas, 36, of no fixed address, was charged with Robbery, Possession of Schedule I/II Drugs, and Obstruction of Justice. He is being held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on no bond.
Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our detectives at our Mount Vernon District Station at 703-360-8400. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE for a reward up to $5,000.
Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the victim is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.
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