Robber targeted same store within days

Published March 3, 2012 5:00am ET



Fairfax County police are seeking a man believed to be responsible for two robberies of the same gas station.

The man also targeted the business a third time but the door was locked, police said.

The first robbery happened around 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 26. Police said the man returned two days later, and swung a hammer at the employee before taking the money.

The robber is a light-complexioned black male, in his 30s or 40s, about 5-feet-7 and 190 pounds. He might have a mustache.

Deputies have obtained surveillance video that can viewed at http://1.usa.gov/xf1hWK. Anyone with information can contact Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS.

— Scott McCabe