ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – An armed robbery occurred at Tobacco Express, located at 722 Rio Road, last Friday at around 10 am.
The Albemarle County Police Department reported that an unidentified individual, described as a black male, entered the store and demanded cash and cigarettes while brandishing a firearm.
The suspect, wearing a dark sweatshirt, gray or silver pants, and a rainbow-colored mask, managed to flee the scene with an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes, heading towards the Seminole Trail area.
This incident is currently under active investigation by the Albemarle County Police Department.
Detective Nic Richardson is leading the investigation, and the department asks anyone with information about the robbery to come forward. Individuals wishing to provide tips can contact Detective Richardson directly at 434-296-5807 or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000 for anonymous reporting.