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Police Arrest Suspect in 'Beacon Hill Bandit' Bank Robberies
Carlton Thorne Jr., 48, of Alexandria, was arrested in the city of Alexandria.
Police arrested Carlton Thorne Jr., 48, of Alexandria, in connection with a series of bank robberies in Fairfax County, according to an FCPD news release.
Thorne allegedly robbed TD Bank on Richmond Highway six times between March 2010 and July 2013 and was deemed the "Beacon Hill Bandit" by local law enforcement, including the Washington FBI Field Office.
FCPD confirmed that they have reason to believe the Beacon Hill Bandit is also a suspect in last week's robbery at TD Bank in Annandale.
According to an FCPD news release, additional charges against Thorne, who was arrested Saturday, are forthcoming.
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