Fairfax County police: Would-be robber overpowered by customers

SPRINGFIELD, Va. (DC News Now) — Police said that a man in pink sneakers tried to rob a Springfield Cricket store while armed with a gun.

The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said that on Feb. 23, officers responded to the Cricket store at 6330 Springfield Plaza just after 7:55 p.m. for a reported robbery.

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The victim told police that a man with a gun entered the business and tried to steal items.

He tried to restrain customers during the attempted robbery, but the customers overpowered him…

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