Suspect sought in city store robbery

WINCHESTER -- The area's third armed robbery this week occurred at a city convenience store Friday morning.

Authorities have not said whether they are connected.

The suspect in Friday's robbery entered Bo's Belly Barn, at 1217 Berryville Ave., at about 1:30 a.m., according to a news release from Lt. Robert S. Gaither of the Winchester Police Department. The suspect wielded a knife and demanded money and cigarettes from the clerk, who complied, Gaither states.

The witness described the suspect as a black male wearing a black face mask, a hooded gray sweatshirt pulled up over his head and baggy blue jeans with gray boxers showing, according to Gaither.

No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information may call the police at 545-4704 or Crime Solvers at 665-TIPS.