Louisa County sheriff searching for man in attempted armed robbery at gas station
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LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Authorities are looking for a man in connection with an attempted armed robbery that took place Saturday evening at a gas station in Louisa County.
Around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, a suspect entered the Mineral Express Lane Exxon and demanded money from the register. He was displaying what looked like a handgun at the time, according to the Louisa County Sheriff's Office.
When a customer entered the store during the encounter, the suspect -- identified as an older Black man -- exited the business without obtaining any money, authorities said.
According to the sheriff's office, he drove away in a silver early-2000s Lincoln Continental, heading onto Mineral Avenue. The car had a Virginia tag with the plate VUG2365.
(Photos: Louisa County Sheriff's Office)
(Photos: Louisa County Sheriff's Office)
(Photos: Louisa County Sheriff's Office)
Officials said further investigation revealed that the car was previously reported stolen in 2023. The plate also did not return to the vehicle when searched.
The suspect's identity remains unknown as of reporting. The sheriff's office is continuing to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Louisa County Sheriff's Office at 540-967-1234 or do so anonymously through Crime Solvers at 800-346-1466.
