Crime & Safety

Robbery at Coastal Gas Station

Suspect escaped in a waiting car

Last Wednesday at about 12:30 a.m. a robbery occurred at Coastal gas station, located at the corner of Clipper Drive and Old Bridge Rd.

The cashier at the time of the robbery was approached by a black male, about 18- years- old, after the suspect came to the counter to apparently pay for some items.

"The guy came into the store and picked up a bag of chips, then came to the counter and asked for some smokes," Coastal gas station manager Shawn (last name held at request) said. "He was completely covered, and you couldn't really see his face."

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When the cashier turned around to get the requested package of cigarettes, the suspect pulled out a gun and then came to the other side of the counter.

"It was all done very quickly and quietly," Shawn said. "He just slipped around to the open register while the cashier's back was turned and took the money. It all happened in under two minutes. He had the gun displayed as a threat, but whether it was real or plastic, loaded or unloaded, we don't know."

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The suspect then left the scene with about $90 from the register, and escaped by getting into a waiting car parked right outside. The cashier remained unharmed.

"We just tell employees that if they get caught in that situation, to just hand over the money, no questions asked. We're now working on installing a window counter to use after hours so that we can protect the people working here."

 Prince William County Police are on the lookout for a 17-22- year- old black male, with a thin build and black hair. The suspect was last seen wearing a black jacket with blue jeans, black shoes, and a black hat with white sunglasses.

If you have any information, please contact 703-792-4159. 

 


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