Police Investigate Bank Robbery in Ballston

Suspect fled with cash after passing note to teller

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Arlington County police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred around 3:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Bank located at 1011 N. Stafford Street in the Ballston neighborhood. Initial reports indicate a man passed a note to a teller and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Why it matters

Bank robberies are relatively rare in Arlington, with the last reported incident occurring along Columbia Pike in February 2025. This latest incident in the busy Ballston area raises concerns about public safety and security measures at local financial institutions.

The details

According to police, the suspect passed a note to a teller at the Wells Fargo Bank and was able to flee the scene with cash. This is the second bank robbery attempt in Ballston in the past year, after a man unsuccessfully tried to rob a bank on N. Randolph Street in July 2025 but left empty-handed.

  • The robbery was reported around 3:30 p.m. on February 9, 2026.
  • The last reported bank robbery in Arlington occurred in February 2025 along Columbia Pike.

The players

Arlington County Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the bank robbery incident.

Wells Fargo Bank

The financial institution where the robbery took place, located at 1011 N. Stafford Street in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia.

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What’s next

Arlington County police are actively investigating the incident and searching for the suspect. They have not released any additional details about the robbery or the suspect at this time.

The takeaway

This bank robbery highlights the need for continued vigilance and security measures at financial institutions in the Arlington area, even in relatively low-crime neighborhoods like Ballston.