Leesburg, VA (May 20, 2024) – The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a robbery and assault that occurred on Friday evening, leading to the arrest of two individuals.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, a victim reported being assaulted and robbed while walking in the unit block of Plaza Street NE. The victim sustained minor injuries during the incident.
Gerardo Lovo, 21, of Leesburg, was apprehended at a nearby residence and charged with robbery, assault by mob, and grand larceny. He is currently being held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center without bond. Additionally, a juvenile suspect was arrested and charged with the same offenses. The juvenile is being held at the Loudoun County Juvenile Detention Center.
The Leesburg Police Department is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information to contact Detective J. Graham at 703-771-4500 or 703-771-6417, or via email at jgraham@leesburgva.gov.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 703-443-TIPS, emailing PoliceInvestigations@LeesburgVA.gov, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) and beginning the message with LPDTIP.
