Police arrest armed robbery suspect of blackjack winnings

If you ever win big at the casino, it’s probably a good idea to check if you’re being followed. On March 3, police from Prince William, Virginia announced that they had arrested a man and were searching for two others in connection with a December robbery and shooting involving a Dale City who won big at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

The victim, 33 years old, had a perticularly good night at the casino on December 19, winning $39,000 playing blackjack. Surveillance footage shows a group of men followed them as they exited the casino.

On their drive home, they stopped at a Woodbridge, Virginia gas station. That’s when their pursuers made themsleves known.“As they exited the car, they were approached by multiple masked men who had just pulled into the driveway behind them.” Officer Renee Carr explained.

The group of masked men shot the victim and took his money. They also took the winnings of his acquaintance, but left him unharmed.