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Authorities searching for suspect accused of robbing Ashburn tobacco shop at knifepoint
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man accused of robbing a tobacco shop in Ashburn. FOX 5's Sydney Persing has more.
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. - The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man accused of robbing a tobacco shop in Ashburn.
An employee inside at the time said the suspect threatened him with a knife. He told FOX 5 that he was having a normal shift at work when the suspect wearing a ski mask barged in with a knife, demanding money.
What we know:
The Loudon County Sheriff's Office describes the suspect as a man in his late teens to early 20s with a light complexion.
Police say he robbed Ashburn Cigar and Tobacco on Saturday night.
Mohammed Al Zokari was the employee behind the counter. He told FOX 5 that he works hard day after day to run this small business.
When the suspect threatened him. He said all he could think about were his young kids.
Terrifying moments:
"The guy came in running for the door, and he told me, ‘give me all your money, give me all your money.’ After that, he showed me a knife,’" employee Al Zokari said. "I’m a father, I have kids, that’s why it was scary. If something happened to me, who takes care of my kids and all of that?"
Al Zokari said he’s worried this could happen to other nearby businesses now if this guy isn’t caught and even escalates further.
Police say he was wearing a gray hoodie, with a black outer layer, a black ski mask, black pants, white socks with gray heel stitching and gray or black slide sandals.
What you can do:
Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has any information is asked to contact the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
If you want to remain anonymous, you can reach out to Loudoun County Crimestoppers.