LPD Investigates Armed Robbery at Fort Avenue 7-Eleven

 

 

Lynchburg, Va. — At approximately 1:13 a.m. this morning, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) responded to a report of an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven convenience store located in the 2300 block of Fort Avenue.

 

According to the initial investigation, a male suspect—age unknown—wearing gloves and a mask entered the store, approached the clerk, displayed a rifle, and demanded cash. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect fled the scene on foot.

 

LPD is actively investigating this incident and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. See attached photos for a description of the suspect.

 

Anyone with information about this incident or who can identify the suspect is asked to contact Detective Bond at (434) 455-6161 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at http://p3tips.com, via the P3 mobile app, or by texting CVCS to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous tip form. Please note that message frequency may vary, and standard message and data rates may apply.