Police Seek Bank Robber
City of Fairfax police are looking for the man who robbed the TD Bank at 11098 Fairfax Blvd. on Thursday, July 3, around 7:07 p.m. Police say he entered the bank, approached the counter, produced a handgun and demanded money.
The teller complied, and the robber grabbed the undisclosed amount of cash and ran out the back door. According to police, he fled on foot in the direction of Bevan Drive and Kutner Park. No one was injured. The suspect is described as white, in his 40s, about 5 feet 5 inches, with a thin build and long blond hair. He wore a red cap, a mask, black jacket and khaki pants.
Anyone with information about him or this incident is asked to call police at 703-385-7924, Det. Mike Boone at 703-385-7959 or Crime Solvers at 703-591-TIPS (8477). Callers to Crime Solvers may remain anonymous and receive an award of up to $1,000 if their information results in an arrest. The last bank robbery in the City was in November 2010.
Farmers Market on Thursdays
Each Thursday, from 3-7 p.m., the Fairfax County Government Center hosts a farmers market in its parking lot. The Government Center is at 12000 Government Center Pkwy. in Fair Oaks, and the next markets are slated for July 10 and July 17.
New Red-Light Camera
City of Fairfax police have installed a photo, red-light enforcement camera to monitor westbound Main Street at Pickett Road. Warning notices will be mailed to violators through July 11. Enforcement of red-light violations will begin Saturday, July 12.
Since July 2011 the City has conducted photo, red-light enforcement at the intersection of University Drive and North Street and at Fairfax Circle. Traffic signs indicating that a photo red light has been adopted as a safety measure are placed next to the affected intersections.
Fairfax City Farmers Markets
Two farmers markets are open for the season in the City of Fairfax. They’ll run through Nov. 1 at the corner of West and Main streets. The Downtown Fairfax Coalition Community Market is held Saturdays, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The Sunday Farmers Market will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call 703-642-0128.
Beware, Road Work Ahead
This summer, Fairfax drivers and pedestrians alike will discover many ongoing and new construction projects that’ll be shaping the City for years to come. Inclement weather may affect the schedule, though; for information, call 703-385-7810.
Construction to replace the aging bridge over Accotink Creek on Route 123/Chain Bridge Road at Kenmore Drive should continue through autumn. During this time, northbound Chain Bridge Road drivers are detoured and sidewalks in work zones are closed; follow signage. Southbound traffic is not detoured unless required for safety reasons, but lanes will shift in the work zone.
Through August, road crews will mill and replace asphalt and rebuild the bridge on Route 50/Fairfax Boulevard from Rebel Run to Fairfax Circle (both eastbound and westbound). Roadwork will be done in stages; up to two lanes may be closed in both directions during scheduled work, weekday nights, 8 p.m.-5 a.m., and weekend nights, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
From Thursday, July 10, at 8 p.m. to Friday, July 11, at 5 a.m., Verizon/ S&N Communications will close the right lane of northbound Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) from Judicial Drive to Sager Avenue for utility work. Traffic will be able to pass in the left lane.
Fairfax Seeks Crossing Guards
The City of Fairfax Police Department is seeking qualified applicants to fill multiple school crossing guard positions at the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year in September. Applicants must have a high-school diploma or equivalent and an ability and willingness to work with children. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.
The selection process includes an interview, background investigation and a polygraph examination. Crossing guards normally work Monday through Friday, about two to four hours daily, in split shifts between 6:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Salary is $13.52 an hour with limited benefits.
Application forms are at www.fairfaxva.gov; or get them from and submit them to the City of Fairfax personnel office, room 331, in City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St. For more information, contact Sgt. Michael Duncan at 703- 273-2889.