Sterling Armed Robbery Suspect Flees With Cash: Police

STERLING, VA — A High-Up Food Mart in Sterling was robbed Monday afternoon when a man with a gun took an undisclosed amount of money from the register before fleeing, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. There were no injuries during the armed robbery.

At about 1 p.m. Monday, sheriff's deputies responded to a robbery report in Sterling Park Mall in the 400 block of Enterprise Street.

The suspect is described as a white, possibly Hispanic male. He had his face concealed with a mask and sunglasses when he a brandished a firearm and took the money. Wearing a dark gray hooded jacket with the hood pulled up, the suspect is described as about five-feet seven-inches tall.

Loudoun County deputies established a perimeter and searched the area but did not locate the suspect.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Det. T. Rodriguez 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 or submit a tip through the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office app.