The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating an armed robbery that took place early this morning at a convenience store on James Monroe Highway in Leesburg.
According to authorities, two masked men entered the store around 4:30 a.m., flashed a gun, and stole cigarettes before fleeing the scene in what appeared to be a blue Ford Escape. The SUV had both front and rear license plates, though the details are still unknown, and a distinctive black spare wheel on the rear passenger side.
The first suspect was wearing a black ski mask with a white and black hoodie, while the second suspect had on a black ski mask, black hoodie, and grey sweatpants.
LCSO is asking anyone who may have seen something suspicious in the area to come forward. Detective McCormack can be reached at 703-777-1021. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919 or through the LCSO app.
