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Robbery Reported At Sterling Gas Station On Thursday Night: Police

Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a man who robbed an Exxon gas station in Sterling on Thursday night.

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The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery at an Exxon gas station in Sterling on Thursday night. Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect.
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery at an Exxon gas station in Sterling on Thursday night. Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect. (Liam Griffin/Patch)

ASHBURN, VA — A man robbed a gas station on Pacific Boulevard on Thursday night, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

A clerk suffered minor injuries in the robbery, but she declined medical treatment.

Police released surveillance footage of the suspect on Friday. They said he left the scene in a white SUV.

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The robbery occurred around 11 p.m. on Thursday night. A man entered the Exxon gas station at 23000 block of Pacific Boulevard and walked in and out several times.

Eventually, the man reached across the counter and tried to take items from the clerk. He then grabbed the clerk's arms and pulled her before taking the items and leaving the store.

Police said the robber was wearing a pair of sunglasses taken from the store.

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Anyone with more information about the robbery can contact Detective Rodriguez of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office at 703-777-1021. Tips can also be sent to the Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919.

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