Police: Knife Threat, Assault in Beer Robbery Attempt

Investigators are looking for two subjects in an armed robbery in the overnight hours Sunday morning, according to Prince William County Police.

Officers responded to a robbery call at 2:04 a.m. Sunday at the Cloverdale 7-Eleven at 14820 Cloverdale Road.

Employees told police that two unknown men had entered the business and attempted to steal two cases of beer.

When one employee tried to stop the suspects, he was assaulted. One of the subjects also implied he had a knife. The suspects fled the scene.

One man is described as black, between 16 and 20 years of age, 5’8”, 160lbs with a medium build, light complexion and black hair. He was last seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

The second man is described as Hispanic, between 16 and 20 years of age, 5’8”, 160lbs with a medium build and short curly black hair. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and camouflage pants.

Minor injuries were reported.