Crime & Safety
Victim Stabbed During Sterling Robbery: Police
Authorities are still looking for a suspect who stabbed a man during a robbery in Sterling on Tuesday evening.
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STERLING, VA — A man was stabbed during a robbery in Sterling on Tuesday evening, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. Authorities are still looking for a suspect.
The victim, who authorities only described as an adult male, received treatment at an area hospital. His injuries were not life-threatening, according to a report from the sheriff's office.
Investigators described the suspect as a Black man in his 20s who is 6 feet tall with a thin build and dreadlocks. He was wearing a black jacket and drove a grey sedan.
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The stabbing occurred around 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday in the 24600 block of Pantzlaff Farm Terrace. Deputies responded to the scene for a robbery. They learned that the suspect stabbed the victim and took his cell phone before leaving the area.
The sheriff's office believes this was not a random act. Officials noted that the incident is still under investigation and they are working with early indications.
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Anyone with more information about the stabbing and robbery can contact Detective T. Rodriguez with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office at 703-777-1021. Anonymous tipsters can call Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919.
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