Police Seek Suspect in Carjacking at 7-11

The victim related that a black male subject followed her into the store and stood around while she made her purchase, sheriff's office spokesman Capt. Jeff Pearce said.  The victim said the subject pulled a knife from his waistband when she left the store, forced her into the vehicle and ordered her to take him to an unknown location. 

The victim was able to escape, by jumping from the vehicle.  The suspect then moved to the driver’s side and left in the vehicle. 

Sheriff’s deputies located the abandoned vehicle a short distance away and began a search for the suspect, but did not locate him.  The suspect escaped with the victim’s purse. 

The suspect is described as a dark skinned black male, between the ages of 25 and 35, with a medium height and stocky build.  A photo of the suspect was obtained from security footage in the store.  If anyone knows the identity of this suspect, they are encouraged to

• Call 911
  
• Call the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office at 540-582-7115
• Call Spotsylvania Crime Stoppers at 800-928-5822 or 540-582-5822
  
• Text a tip: Text SEE911 to CRIMES (274637) or 911. 
  

"Anyone encountering this suspect should not attempt to approach or apprehend him, rather contact law enforcement," Pearce said.  The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. 

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