At approximately 8:47 p.m. Wednesday, two armed men entered the Family Dollar store at 6520 Midlothian Turnpike, assaulted the clerk and robbed the store at gunpoint.
The first robber is described as a black male with a medium complexion, 20-30 years old, 5’10”-6’00” and who was last seen wearing a black skull cap and a dark denim jacket. The second robber is described as a black male, 18-28 years of age, 5’-10”-6’00” and weighing approximately 160 pounds.
The pair may have escaped in a gold- or silver-colored pickup extended cab Chevrolet or Dodge with a dent in driver’s side door that was seen in the area.
Detectives are asking anyone with any information about this crime to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or Detective William Cutshall at (804) 646-1068. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
