Reward Raised to $21,000 in 2014 Murder of Store Clerk

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A year after it happened, homicide detectives with the Prince William County police are continuing to seek information related to the murder of Glenda Marisol Coca-Romero.

The shooting occurred on the evening of Feb. 21, 2014, at the Platanillos Grocery and Jewelry in Woodbridge, where Coca-Romero (in photo above) worked as a clerk.

The FBI’s Washington Field Office has partnered with Prince William police to offer a reward for the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the murder of Coca-Romero. On Friday, the Prince William police announced the reward is being increased to $20,000.

This reward is being offered in conjunction with a reward of up to $1,000 from the Prince William County Crime Solvers. Anyone who has information regarding this case is asked to call Crime Solvers at (703) 670-3700 or 866-411-TIPS. You do not have to give your name, just the information.

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Coca-Romero was shot and killed shortly before 9 p.m. during an attack by three unknown men at the store at 14342 Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1), police said. A second store clerk, a 42-year-old woman, was also shot and wounded during the attack.

The three male suspects, wearing dark clothing with their faces covered, were seen on a surveillance camera while entering the store. The suspects immediately fled the business following the shooting, possibly on foot, police said.

Two other individuals, a customer and another employee, were also inside the store at the time of the incident and were unharmed, according to police. No property or money was taken.

The FBI and Prince William police are encouraging the public to continuing viewing the surveillance video taken during the attack.