Bank Robbed In Leesburg, Suspect Sought: Police

LEESBURG, VA — A man robbed the Truist Bank on Edwards Ferry Road NE on Monday afternoon, the Leesburg Police Department said.

No injuries were reported in the robbery.

Authorities are still looking for the bank robber. Investigators described the suspect as a Black man who is 5 feet, 8 inches tall with a medium build. He was between 25 and 35 years old and weighed about 145 pounds. He was wearing a blue surgical mask, authorities said.

The robbery occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon. Witnesses told police that the robber used a note to demand cash. The bank teller cooperated and the robber left the building after taking the money, authorities said.

"There was a significant police presence due to the nature of the crime and search efforts to locate the suspect," the Leesburg Police Department said in a news release. "The Leesburg Police Department would like to thank the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Virginia State Police, and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance."

Anyone with more information about the suspect or the robbery can contact Detective M. Kadric at 703-771-4500 or mkadric@leesburgva.gov.