Robbery at BB&T on North Cameron Street in Winchester

On Tuesday February 9, 2010 at approximately 9:12 p.m. Winchester Police were called to the parking lot of BB&T located at 115 North Cameron Street to a report of an armed robbery. Once on location officers spoke with a male and a female who advised they had finished dinner at Brewbakers and were walking back to the parking lot when they were approached by two black males. One of the males displayed a handgun and demanded money. The female victim handed the suspects three (3) dollars in cash.
Both suspects then left the area on foot towards the Loudoun Street Mall. No one was injured during the incident.

The first suspect was described as an older black male approximately 5’-10” in height with a thin build wearing a navy blue coat. The male also had some gray facial hair. The second suspect was described as a younger black male approximately 6’-4” in height weighing 220 pounds wearing a large black coat and had his face covered.

The Winchester Police Department would encourage citizens to be aware of their surroundings and any suspicious activity. Anyone with further information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 540-545-4707 or Crimesolvers at 540-665-TIPS (8477). This media release was prepared by Sergeant Mark Lahman at 540-545-7548 (office), or 540-974-7415 (cell), or mlahman@ci.winchester.va.us (e-mail).

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