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Large number of painkillers stolen from McLean CVS

McLEAN, Va. – A man stole a large amount of painkillers from a McLean pharmacy Wednesday morning.

Around 2:30 a.m., a man entered the CVS pharmacy at 8124 Arlington Boulevard and passed a threatening note to a pharmacist that demanded large amounts of specific drugs. The pharmacist compiled and the man fled. No one was injured.

The suspect is described as a white male, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds with dark hair. He was wearing a black leather jacket with a black hooded sweatshirt underneath and black jeans during the robbery.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-441-TIPS/8477 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

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