Victim Stabbed During Sterling Robbery: Police

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.

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.

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.