Officer Stops Commercial Robbery

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News Release: 2010-3060057/BW/(5)
December 16, 2010

Officer Stops Commercial Robbery

Reston Police District – On Monday, December 13 around 9:45 p.m., a man with his face covered by a mask, entered the CVS store located at 9871 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. The man displayed a knife and ordered employees to turn over medicines. A responding police officer was able to enter the store and approach the suspect from behind. The officer tackled the suspect and took him into custody. No one was injured.

Amith Pinto, 21, of 9898 Sunnybrook Drive in Great Falls, was charged with robbery and wearing a mask in commission of a robbery.

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.