Armed robbery at stafford county sheetz under investigation

Armed robbery at Stafford County Sheetz under investigation

by
February 26, 2025

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – Authorities are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Wednesday morning at a Sheetz convenience store in Stafford County.

Deputies responded to the store at 1175 Garrisonville Road at approximately 2:03 a.m. after reports of a robbery at gunpoint.

The suspect, described as a Black male, entered the store and waited for another customer to leave before brandishing a firearm and demanding cash from the register. Staff complied, and the suspect fled toward the wood line on Furnace Road.

Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Detectives with the Violent Crime Unit are leading the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital news organization covering New Jersey, national politics, public policy, public safety, and community affairs. With years of experience reporting on local government, elections, law enforcement, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey, Stilton has built a reputation for delivering timely news, in-depth reporting, and accountability journalism.

As the founder of Shore News Network, Stilton oversees editorial operations, investigative reporting, and breaking news coverage while working closely with journalists, public officials, and community leaders. His reporting has covered municipal government, state politics, federal policy, public records investigations, emergency management, and major news events affecting local communities.

Stilton is committed to factual reporting, source verification, transparency, and providing readers with accessible, accurate information that helps them better understand the issues shaping their communities. Through Shore News Network, he continues to focus on delivering trusted news coverage and original reporting to audiences across New Jersey and beyond.

For story tips, corrections, or media inquiries, readers can contact Shore News Network through its official website and social media channels.