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News Release: 08/072/5426/CSN/(8)
April 2, 2008

UPDATE – Arrest Made in Robbery

             Abel Solomon, 21, was arrested on Wednesday, April 2 at his home at 2410 Southgate Square in Reston. Solomon was cultivated as a suspect after an investigation into a robbery of a 33-year-old Fairfax man on March 11 in the 13200 block of Blueberry Lane. Solomon had called the police to his home to report a vehicle tampering when officers recognized him as a wanted subject. He was arrested without incident and taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was charged with robbery.

Photo of Solomon

Armed Robbery in Chantilly

            A 33-year-old Fairfax-area man was robbed on Tuesday, March 11 in the 13200 block of Blueberry Lane. He went to the parking lot around 11:10 p.m. to check on his car and was confronted by a man with a baseball bat. The suspect demanded money and was joined by another suspect, who was armed with a gun. The victim handed over an undisclosed amount of money. The victim ran away and was not injured.

            The suspects were described as Hispanic, between 20 and 24 years old. The suspect armed with the bat was about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 160 pounds. He had curly hair and a beard. He wore a black, hooded sweat shirt and dark jeans. The suspect armed with a gun was about 6 feet tall and weighed 130 pounds. He wore a black, hooded sweat shirt and dark pants.

            Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.