Crime & Safety

Shoplifter Threatens Clerk With Stun Gun In Sterling: LCSO

A clothing store employee was threatened with a stun gun by a thieving customer Thursday afternoon in Sterling, according to the LCSO.

STERLING, VA—An employee for a Nordstrom Rack outlet in the 45000 block of Dulles Eastern Plaza was threatened with a stun gun by a thieving customer Thursday afternoon, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Around 3 p.m., police received a report of four women who stole clothing and boots from the store. When confronted, one of the women whipped out the stun gun, "causing it to spark at the employees." The women fled in a white vehicle. Anyone with information is urged to call police at 703-777-0407.


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