AUGSUTA COUNTY, Va – The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1000 Block of Jefferson Highway for a report of an armed robbery shortly after 8 pm Sunday.

An unknown subject entered the business, armed with a handgun, and demanded money from the employee.

The subject exited the store and was last seen fleeing the area on foot. The suspect was last seen wearing black shoes, khaki-colored cargo pants, a heavy jacket, a green bandana, and a black toboggan.

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s assistance with this investigation. We are asking all businesses and residents in the area to check any surveillance cameras for footage related to this incident.  If you live in one of the areas listed below, please check to see if you have any footage available.

  • 1000 Block of Jefferson Highway
  • Haggerty Lane
  • Bobby’s Way
  • Red Sunset Lane
  • Royal Drive
  • Myer’s Corner
  • Gosnell Crossing

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at #540-245-5333 or Crime Stoppers at # 800-322-2017.