Crime Blotter: Armed Robbery, Federal Suspect

By LoudounExtra.com staff

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Authorities are investigating cases of armed robbery in Sterling and a vehicle accident involving a wanted suspect in Sterling, according to a release from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

- Armed Robbery: Two men robbed the convenience store of a Sunoco gas station in Sterling just before midnight on Wednesday, with one of the men brandishing a firearm and demanding cash. Both of the men, who were reportedly black, had their faces covered. One of the robbers wore a grey shirt and dark pants and was described as being 5'6" tall with a slim build. His companion wore a white t-shirt and dark pants and was also reportedly 5'6" tall with a slim build. In addition to stealing cash, the men also stole tobacco products. The robbery occurred on the 20800 block of Hardwood Forest Drive.

- Wanted Subject: A vehicle accident in Sterling led to the arrest of a man wanted by the Federal Government. A deputy on patrol observed a vehicle lose control and spin out. The deputy identified the driver as Carlos Ramirez, 35, of Maryland, who was found to be wanted on a detainer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The accident occurred near the intersection of Nokes Blvd. and Ridgetop Circle around 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The man was arrested and is being held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.

- Vehicle Tampering: Someone stole a care stereo system, subwoofer, and four tires and rims from a vehicle near the intersection of Asbury Way and Sarrett Way in Sterling in the overnight hours between Tuesday and Wednesday.

- Larceny: A firearm was taken from a vehicle on the 21000 block of Starflower Way in Ashburn sometime between Sunday and Wednesday. There were no signs of forced entry.

- Larceny: A wallet and its contents were taken from an unsecured locker at an Ashburn business. A credit card within the wallet was later used at two grocery stores. The theft occurred around 1 p.m. on Wednesday on the 20090 block of Ashbrook Place in Ashburn.

Tagged: car crash, crime, immigration, Loudoun Sheriff's Office

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