LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATE
44-year-old Leander Vales, of Lynchburg, has been arrested and charged with robbery, according to the police department.
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He was not granted bond.
ORIGINAL STORY
Lynchburg Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that took place last night.
Authorities said LPD received reports of an armed robbery at a Lynchburg Family Dollar around 6 p.m. last night. The suspect brandished a knife while demanding money.
LPD said the suspect received an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency and merchandise before leaving the scene. The suspect was described as a black male, having a thin build, standing approximately 5′10″ tall, and wearing black pants, a gray hooded sweatshirt, and a black baseball hat adorned with a multicolored graphic on the front.
Lynchburg Police is actively investigating this incident. If you have any information about the robbery you are asked to contact Detective Bond at 434-455-6161 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. You can also submit an anonymous tip online here.