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Deputies search for masked mini-mart robber in Amherst County

The 5-foot-tall bandit knocked-off a convenience store on Saturday in Madison Heights.

Surveillance photo of robber of Quick-E market in Madison Heights, Amherst County (WSLS)

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is hoping the public can help them identify and catch the robber of a Quick-E convenience store, who was last seen dressed all in black and stands just about five-feet tall.

At about 8:30 P.M. on Saturday night, the robber entered the mini-mart near South Coolwell Road in Madison Heights, demanded money from the clerk and then took off.

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The Sheriff’s Office describes the person responsible as standing between 5′ and 5 and 1/2 feet tall and wearing black clothing from head to toe, including a black face mask. Deputies shared images of the robber on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

Surveillance photo of robber of Quick-E market in Madison Heights, Amherst County (WSLS)

Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator J. Ferguson at 434-946-9373 or to call Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900