Crime & Safety

Police Search For 2 Men Wanted In Pharmacy Armed Robbery

The two men assaulted a pharmacy employee and made threats while holding a gun during the robbery, Charlotte police said.

CHARLOTTE, NC β€” Charlotte police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects they say were involved in an armed robbery of an east Charlotte pharmacy Monday afternoon.

According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the June 7 robbery occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. at the Healthy Living Pharmacy, located at 3717 N. Sharon Amity Road in Charlotte.


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"After entering the business, the suspects assaulted an employee and attempted to steal property belonging to the business by the threat of a firearm," CMPD said.

CMPD said the suspects, who were described as black males wearing dark clothing, left the scene in a vehicle.

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CMPD’s Armed Robbery Unit said that anyone in the community who recognizes the suspects is asked to call 9-1-1, or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.


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