Loudoun County Police Seek Suspect In Attempted 7-Eleven Robbery

STERLING, VA – Loudoun County police are searching for a suspect they believe attempted to hold up a Sterling 7-Eleven early Wednesday morning and then may have tried to enter a second convenience store, but was unsuccessful.

The suspect entered the 7-Eleven in the 21900 block of Cascades Parkway just before 3 a.m. and demanded money from the clerk while displaying a weapon, police said in a news release. The suspect fled after the clerk attempted to open the cash register several times.

As police searched for the suspect, an employee at another 7-Eleven store said that a person who police believe may have been the same suspect attempted to enter the store on West Church Road. The person was unsuccessful in getting into the store because the doors were locked for security purposes, police said.

Witnesses describe the suspect as being 5-foot-6 and weighing about 160 pounds. He was seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, black sneakers with white soles and was wearing a mask.

Anyone with any information regarding the possible identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective R. Reed at 703-777-1021. Callers who wish to remain anonymous are asked to call Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919 or submit a tip through the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office app.