VIRGINIA — Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery reported Tuesday night in Prince George County.
According to the Prince George County Police Department, the incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, on Blue Jay Street in the Pine Ridge neighborhood. Officers said a woman was sitting inside her vehicle when she was approached by a suspect.
Police said the suspect opened the woman’s car door, displayed a handgun, and demanded her belongings. Authorities reported that the woman was able to pull the door shut and drive away from the area safely. No injuries were reported, and no property was taken.
The suspect is described as a young Black male who was clean shaven and wearing all black clothing, including a black beanie, at the time of the incident.
Investigators are asking residents in the Pine Ridge neighborhood to review home security or doorbell camera footage for any suspicious activity between 10 and 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact police at 804-733-2773.
