Armed Robbery of 7-Eleven on N. Kings Highway: Police

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Police on Friday released photos of a suspect in the robbery of the 7-Eleven store on North Kings Highway.

Police say the robbery took place early Friday, April 29 at the store, 6138 N. Kings Highway (see map below).

At around 6:13 a.m. that moring, a man entered the store, brandished what appeared to be a handgun, and demanded money, police said.

The suspect drove off in a four-door red vehicle. The suspect was described as black, approximately 25 years old, 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, and of skinny build, according to police. He was wearing a dark colored jacket, jeans, and had a long dreadlock-style haircut.

If you recognize him, or if you have any information about this crime, please contact Detective F.K. Chambers at (703) 246-7800.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)** or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

PHOTOS of suspect courtesy of FCPD; click on photos to enlarge