Masked suspect shows handgun, demands money and cigarettes in Dale City 7-Eleven robbery

Incidents and arrests released on: Tuesday, July 8, 2014

**INCIDENTS**

Armed Robbery – On July 8th at 2:15AM, officers responded to the 7-11 Convenience Store located at 14797 Darbydale Ave in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. Employees reported to police that an unknown masked man entered the store and approached the counter. Once at the counter, the man pulled out a handgun and demanded money and cigarettes. The man took multiple packs of cigarettes and an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency before fleeing the area on foot. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspect.
Suspect Description:
Black male, unknown age, 6’0” with a thin build and light complexion
Last seen wearing a gray long sleeve shirt, black athletic shorts, and a black mask

Strong Armed Robbery – On July 7th at 3:45PM, officers responded to investigate a robbery which was reported to have occurred in the area of Colchester Rd and East Longview Dr in Woodbridge (22191). The victim, a 13 year old male juvenile of Woodbridge, reported to police that he was walking in the area above when a blue 4-door sedan passed him and then parked. Once parked, three unknown men exited the vehicle and approached the victim. One of the men demanded the victim’s cell phone. When the victim refused, the men grabbed the phone from the victim. The men then got back into the vehicle and left. The vehicle was driven by an unknown woman with black hair and blonde highlights. No injuries were reported. The victim was only above to describe one of the suspects.
Suspect Description:
Black male, between 16 & 17 years of age, 5’10”, 110lbs with a thin build, dark complexion, and short black hair
Last seen wearing a red, blue, gray, and black colored tank top – no further description

Commercial Burglary – On July 7th at 6:10AM, officers responded to the Shell Service Station located at 14523 Jefferson Davis Hwy in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary. The business owner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 11:00AM on July 6th and 5:50AM on July 7th. The investigation revealed that entry was into the business through window which was broken out. Several cartons of cigarettes, valued around $1,500, and an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency was reported missing.

**ARRESTS**

Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On July 6th at 3:41PM, officers responded to the 13600 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a disorderly call. A caller reported to police that a woman was in the parking lot of the Potomac Plaza yelling and throwing things at other vehicles. Officers arrived in the area and made contact with the woman, identified as the accused. The accused was asked to leave the property several times by officers but refused. During the encounter, the accused struck one of the officers in the face and was subsequently arrested without further incident.  No injuries were reported.
Arrested on July 6th:
Rosemary DELEON, 33, of 33, of 800 S. Arlington Mill Dr in Arlington
Charged with assault & battery on LEO and disorderly conduct
Court date: August 27, 2014 | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

**END**

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