SUFFOLK, Va. — The Suffolk Police Department is investigating a commercial armed robbery that occurred at a 7-Eleven around 12:03 p.m.
The 7-Eleven is located in the 800 block of W. Washington Street. That is close to 1st Avenue.
According to the release, the suspect walked into the store wearing a mask, pulled out a handgun, and demanded money.
Suffolk police tell News 3 that the suspect proceeded to take an unknown amount of money and quickly fled the scene.
No injuries have been reported.
Since the investigation began, authorities have since release photographs and a description of the suspect. Police said the suspect "is described as a black male wearing a black jacket, black Adidas track pants, and white croc-type shoes. He was also wearing a black book bag."
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
This is an ongoing investigation. Stay with News 3 for updates.
