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Lynchburg: Man armed with rifle robs convenience store early Sunday morning

Crystal Graham
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No one was injured overnight when a man robbed a Lynchburg convenience store armed with a rifle.

The incident is under investigation, and police are asking for help identifying the suspect.

According to the Lynchburg Police Department, the incident took place at 1:13 a.m. at a 7-Eleven convenience store on Fort Avenue.

The male suspect was wearing gloves and a mask and approached the clerk and demanded cash.

After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the scene on foot.

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.

 
 

 




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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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