Police Seek Suspect in Armed Robbery

Detectives are hoping the public can help identify the suspect in an armed robbery that occurred on December 10, 2016. Around 6:00 p.m., a man wearing a camouflage ski mask entered the Stop and Shop, located at 601 Berryville Ave.  He displayed a handgun and demanded money from the cash registers.

Although the male’s face was covered by a mask, detectives hope someone can help identify the suspect from his build and clothing in the surveillance pictures.  The suspect is believed to be a white male.  He was wearing a camouflage ski mask, black jacket, blue jeans, black gloves and white sneakers.  Witnesses described the man as having a deep voice.

Anyone with information regarding a suspect in this case is asked to contact the Winchester Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at (540) 545-4704, or Crime Solvers at (540) 665‑TIPS (8477). Information leading to the arrest of a suspect may result in a reward of up to $1,000.

Two clerks inside the store, a male in his 20’s and a female in her 30’s, were uninjured.   Three customers were also inside the store and were uninjured.  Officers with the Winchester City Sheriff’s Office, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police assisted in the investigation.

[caption id="attachment_3087" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Winchester Police investigate an armed robbery at Stop and Shop on 12/10/16.[/caption]

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