Armed Bank Robbery in Sterling Tuesday Afternoon

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is hoping that photos in a Tuesday afternoon armed robbery will help identify the perpetrator.

Shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday, the suspect entered the Wells Fargo Bank branch at Community Plaza in Sterling, according to an LCSO release.

Wearing a scarf to conceal his face, the suspect reportedly demanded money while carrying a firearm.

He fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. He was last seen in the area of Sugarland Road near Dranesville Road and was possibly riding a bicycle.

The suspect is described as a dark skinned male, and was wearing a dark jacket, a gray sweatshirt, and tan pants with yellow and black gloves.

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Deputies and Detectives remain on the scene as the investigation continues.

Anyone who was in this area at the time of the robbery and saw anything suspicious is asked to contact Det. M. Grimsley of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office at 703-777-0475. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are asked to contact Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919. If the information provided to Loudoun Crime Solvers leads to an arrest and indictment, the caller could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.