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Major shopping mall opposite the Pentagon is on lockdown with 'high-level government official inside'

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By Rachel Bowman For Dailymail.Com

Published: 21:11 BST, 1 September 2024 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 1 September 2024

Police have responded to a smash-and-grab robbery at ritzy shopping mall across the street from the Pentagon.

Arlington County Police said three suspects entered a business at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City and broke a glass display case with hammers and deployed a fire extinguisher. 

The suspects then fled on foot during the raid on Sunday, cops said. 

Police evacuated the mall and it is currently on lockdown.  

It is believed a high ranking government official was inside the mall in Virginia at the time, according to initial reports. 

Arlington County Police said three suspects entered a business at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City and broke a glass display case

Police are responding to a smash-and-grab robbery at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (pictured)

Images from inside the Pentagon City Mall in Arlington, VA. There is a large police presence after reports of shots fired. It appears to be a smash and grab incident. No indications of injuries. Mall has been evacuated. pic.twitter.com/uZD0TqjAIG

— Steve Brusk (@stevebruskNews) September 1, 2024

Photos show a backpack and sledgehammers scatter on the mall floor

'The robbery suspects are described as three Black males in their teens wearing all black clothing,' Arlington County PD said on X

Police remain on scene and continue to investigate. 

Photos posted to social media show a large police presence inside and outside the building. 

Other photos show a backpack and sledgehammers scatter on the mall floor.

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