Crime & Safety

Armed Robbery at Spotsylvania County 7-Eleven

Deputies are seeking information regarding two masked suspects in an armed robbery at a Spotsylvania County 7-Eleven Tuesday morning.

Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an armed robbery at the Battlefield 7-Eleven store on Leavells Road shortly after midnight Tuesday morning.

According to officials, two male suspects wearing masks reportedly entered the building through the front door. The first suspect brandished a handgun and demanded cash form the register. Both suspects then fled the area on foot.

The suspects were described as light-skinned black or Hispanic males wearing dark clothing, gloves and camouflage colored masks. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene and conducted a forensic examination. An investigation is ongoing.

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Anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office or Spotsylvania County Crime Solvers. To send a tip via text message, text SEE911 to CRIMES (274637).

Image: Courtesy of Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office

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