Armed robberies at three businesses over the holiday

Armed Robbery – On Sunday, Nov. 29 at 7:26AM, Prince William County police officers responded to the Wi-Not Stop convenience store located at 14101 Whitney Rd. in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a robbery. A store employee reported to police that an unknown man entered the store and jumped over the counter before brandishing a firearm and demanding money. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and an employee’s property before fleeing the area on foot. No injuries were reported. The investigation continues.
Suspect Description: A black male, 5’7”, about 130lbs.
Last seen wearing a dark ski-style mask with fake red hair on the head, a black sweatshirt, a white shirt, black pants, and brown boots

Armed Robbery – On Friday, Nov. 27 at 5:43PM, police officers responded to Iron Heart Tattoo located at 17650 Possum Point Rd. in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a robbery. An employee reported to police that while in the parking lot, she was approached by an unknown man in a black hooded sweatshirt. During the encounter, the suspect implied he was armed before demanding the victim’s property. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money from the victim before fleeing in a black pick-up truck. No injuries were reported. No further suspect description is available at this time. The investigation continues.

Armed Robbery – On Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 4:57PM, county police officers responded to investigate a robbery that was reported to have occurred at the Lowe’s located at 13720 Smoketown Rd. in Woodbridge (22192) at approximately 7:49PM on Sunday, Nov. 22. The investigation revealed that an unknown man attempted to exit the store with unpaid merchandise before being confronted by an employee.

The suspect attempted to present an unrelated receipt to the employee who determined it did not reflect the merchandise in the cart. The suspect disregarded the employee and continued to the parking lot where he was confronted by an additional employee. During the encounter, the suspect brandished a knife before fleeing in an older model four-door sedan with the unpaid merchandise. No injuries were reported. The investigation continues.
Suspect Description: A black male of average build
Last seen wearing a face mask, a dark-colored jacket, blue jeans and white shoes with a dark stripe
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