The Alexandria PoliceDepartment is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect in anarmed burglary that occurred in the 100 block of Lynhaven Drive. 

On Wednesday, July 15, atabout 1 p.m., a female resident was leaving her house when two suspects forcedher back inside. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun. Theyacted as if they were looking for somebody. The person was not found and thesuspects fled the area. There were no injuries.

The first suspect isdescribed as a black male in his mid 20s, unshaven and wearing what appeared tobe a United States Postal Service uniform.  He had a tattoo on the insideof his forearm that appeared to be in a script type font.

The second suspect isdescribed as a black male in his mid 20s with medium-length dreadlocks. Hewas wearing a black cap, black shirt, dark blue jeans, black gloves and whiteNike Air Force One shoes.

Detectives would like toremind witnesses that they can remain anonymous. Anyone with informationabout this incident is asked to call Detective Chris Whelan at the CriminalInvestigations Section of the Alexandria Police Department at 703-838-4726 orthe Crime Solvers tip line at 703-838-4858. 

Rewards up to $1,000can be paid for information that leads to the arrest and indictment ofcriminals.