Suspect allegedly robs Albemarle County convenience store
Dec 24, 2024
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A suspect allegedly robbed a convenience store while holding a gun in Albemarle County Monday evening, prompting an investigation by police.
At 8:50 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, officers with the Albemarle County Police Department were dispatched to The Trading Post, a convenience store attached to a gas station located at 3017 Monacan Trail Road in the North Garden area of the county for the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred.
Police said the suspect entered the store and took out a gun while demanding cash. The suspect was reportedly last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, black gloves and a black face mask.
The suspect left on foot in a unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to officials. No one was injured in the robbery.
The following image captured on surveillance camera was released by the Albemarle County Police Department in an attempt to help the public in identifying the suspect.
(Photo: Albemarle County Police Department)
Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Holmes at 434-296-5807.