Crime & Safety
Police Search For Masked Armed Robber Who Shot Store Clerk
Police are hoping someone will recognize this man, who they say shot a clerk during an armed robbery in Charlotte this week.
CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for shooting a convenience store clerk in the leg during an armed robbery earlier this week.
The robbery occurred shortly after 1 a.m. May 26 at the Corner Mark located at 2101 Eastway Drive in Charlotte, according to a report from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
“The suspect, who was armed with a handgun, fired multiple shots and struck the store clerk in the leg,” CMPD said.
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The suspect then demanded money and fled from the scene.
Police describe the suspect as a black male, 5-foot, 10-inches and weighing about 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a yellow bandana covering his head and a black banana covering his face. He was wearing a black jacket with white stripes, black pants, and black and white sneakers.
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Police said that anyone who recognizes the suspect or has any other information about this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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