Masked Man Robs 7-Eleven in Sterling

STERLING, VA — A gun-wielding masked man robbed a 7-Eleven convenience store early Thursday morning in the 21000 block of Towncenter Plaza, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The suspect was wearing a black jacket, jeans and black shoes. He fled in a white vehicle.

Shortly before 1 a.m., police responded to the scene. An employee told police the man walked into the store, flashed a gun and demanded cash. He left after receiving an undisclosed amount of money. Police say the incident was similar to two others what occurred at gas stations along Route 7 in Fairfax County.

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