Why’s The Helicopter in the Sky? Police Looking for Robbery Suspect

FCPD helicopter division/Credit: FCPDThe Fairfax County Police helicopter was circling south Reston Thursday night, leading many Reston Now readers to ask why.

Fairfax County police said a woman reported her purse was stolen in the 2200 block of Gunsmith Square about 11 p.m.

Police looked for a suspect via ground and air, but did not locate him, said FCPD Officer Shelley Broderick.

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