A suspect in his late teens to early 20s robbed Ashburn Cigar and Tobacco at knifepoint on Saturday night, threatening an employee before fleeing
Search for Suspect in Ashburn Tobacco Shop Robbery
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man accused of robbing a tobacco shop in Ashburn.
An employee inside the shop reported that the suspect threatened him with a knife.
This employee, Mohammed Al Zokari, said he was at work when a man in a ski mask entered with a knife, demanding money.
Details of the Incident
The robbery occurred at Ashburn Cigar and Tobacco on Saturday night. Al Zokari described the suspect as a man in his late teens to early 20s with a light complexion.
Al Zokari expressed concern for his young children during the incident. He said, “The guy came in running for the door, and he told me, ‘give me all your money, give me all your money.’ After that, he showed me a knife. I’m a father, I have kids, that’s why it was scary. If something happened to me, who takes care of my kids and all of that?”
He is worried that this could happen to other nearby businesses if the suspect is not caught.
Suspect Description
Police reported that the suspect was wearing a gray hoodie with a black outer layer, a black ski mask, black pants, white socks with gray heel stitching, and gray or black slide sandals.
Contact Information
If you recognize the suspect or have any information, please contact the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. You can also reach out to Loudoun County Crimestoppers if you wish to remain anonymous.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Ashburn Cigar and Tobacco |
| Date of Incident | Saturday night |
| Employee Name | Mohammed Al Zokari |
| Suspect Description | Late teens to early 20s, light complexion |
| Clothing | Gray hoodie, black outer layer, black ski mask, black pants, white socks with gray heel stitching, gray or black slide sandals |
