Police Search For Masked Arcade Armed Robbery Suspect

Charlotte NC

09 August, 2021

5:39 PM

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CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte police are asking for the community's help identifying a suspect they say robbed a business before dawn Saturday morning. The incident occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. at the Galaxy 1 Arcade, located at 3720 North Tryon Street. "After entering the business, the suspect demanded property belonging to the business by the threat of a firearm," Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said. CMPD said the suspect was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a surgical mask. Police said anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately, or call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. SEE ALSO: 2 Charged In Attempted Murder Case Of Duke Energy Worker: CMPDCOVID Outbreak Temporarily Shuts Down Mecklenburg CourthouseSnow Ahead? Here's Farmers' Almanac's Winter Prediction For NCCOVID Is Elevated In Mecklenburg, 97 Other NC Counties, CDC Says