Police: Gun-Toting Suspect Robs 7-Eleven Friday

Fairfax County Crime Solvers is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect who police say robbed the employees of a 7-Eleven store, located at 1931 Old Gallows Road, in the Vienna area, according to a news release from police.

Around 4:45 a.m. today, the man entered the store and approached an employee at the register, according to police. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded cash, police said. The victim complied and the suspect fled the store.

Police say the suspect was described as black, about 6 feet 2 inches tall and more than 200 pounds. He had a light complexion, a goatee and sunglasses. He was wearing a dark-colored, hooded sweatshirt, faded blue jeans and black gloves. Detectives have obtained surveillance photos (above) of the suspect and are hopeful someone will recognize him.

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