Crime & Safety
Shell Station Robber Sought In Dumfries: Police
Authorities are looking for a masked man who smashed his way into Shell station and then robbed it early Friday in Dumfries, say PWC Police.

DUMFRIES, VA—Authorities are looking for a masked man who smashed his way into Shell station at 3186 River Heritage Boulevard and then robbed it early Friday, according to Prince William County Police. He's described as black, between 20-130, 5-9 to 6-2, with a thin build and a crew cut. He was wearing a white shirt over his face, a grey sweatshirt, blue jeans and grey shoes.
Shortly after 3 a.m., police responded to the location for a reported robbery. An employee said an unknown man shattered a glass for with a large rock, entered the business and demanded money from an employee. He took an undisclosed amount and then fled on foot.
Attempts by a K-9 to find him were unsuccessful. Anyone with information is urged to call police at 703-792-6500.
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