Armed Robber Hits Sterling Convenience Store

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An armed suspect fled after an employee and customer intervened in a robbery Wednesday night at a Sterling convenience store, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident occurred at the High-Up Food Mart, in the 400 block of Enterprise Street. The suspect entered the store shortly before 9:30 p.m., brandished a firearm and demanded cash, Loudoun police said.

The suspect jumped over the counter and grabbed money from the cash register. The cashier and a customer intervened, and a physical altercation ensued, police said.

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After a brief struggle, the suspect fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was seriously injured in the robbery, police said.

The suspect, described as a black male, was wearing a red jacket, blue jeans, a black stocking cap and purple gloves, police said. The suspect concealed his face with a blue bandana. The firearm was recovered at the scene.

Anyone with any information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective M. Bush of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at (703) 777-0475.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous are asked to call Loudoun Crime Solvers at (703) 777-1919. If the information provided leads to an arrest and indictment, the caller could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.