Prince William County Police Department BRONZE AWARD

OnSeptember 21, 2022, the suspect entered the Wells Fargo Bank located in the area of Marble Stone Drive. The suspect passed a note to the teller which stated that he had a bomb strapped to his chest and demanded money. The teller was afraid and complied with his demands, but was able to hit the silent alarm button.

Officers Alicea, Gracia, and G. Gourlay arrived on the scene, simultaneously with K9 Officer Boughman and his partner Gronk. The suspect was observed exiting the front door of the bank. He noticed the officers and immediately ran towards the intersection of the Prince William Parkway and Ridgefield Drive. The Officers issued commands to stop, however the suspect disregarded them. The suspect pulled on several vehicle doors that were stopped at the traffic light near the intersection.

After the short foot pursuit, the Officers apprehended the suspect. When he was taken into custody, the note, and the U.S. Currency ($633.90) from the robbery fell from his person.

Detectives from the Violent Crime Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.

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