HUNTERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

MEDIA RELEASE Armed Robbery

Media Release Number: 110901-01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2011
Approved: _____________________ Chief of Police

HUNTERSVILLE, NC: On Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at approximately 8:30 pm, officers of the Huntersville Police Department responded to 502 Gilead Road, the Fast Track Convenience Store, to investigate an armed robbery. Officers interviewed the victim who advised she was cleaning the store when she was approached from behind and had a handgun pressed into her back. The victim was forced to turn over the contents of the cash drawer and had her purse stolen. The suspect left the store with cash from the drawer, the clerks purse, and several assorted packs of cigarettes. It is unknown how the suspect left the scene or in what direction he was traveling. No injuries occurred during this incident. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 600 to 602 in height and skinny. The suspect was last seen wearing a khaki colored ball cap, a khaki colored shirt with orange sleeves, black athletic shorts, and black athletic shoes. Anyone with information concerning this crime, or anyone requesting more information, should contact Lt. Ken Richardson or the on-duty Watch Commander at 704-464-5400.

The Mission of the Huntersville Police Department is to improve the quality of life in the Town of Huntersville by working in partnerships with the community to preserve life, enforce the law, maintain order, provide quality police services and to reduce the fear and incidence of crime. Our most valuable asset in carrying out this mission is our employees and their dedication to maintain our reputation as North Carolinas Finest and to make Huntersville a safer community. Our core organizational values of Honor, Professionalism and Dedication serve to guide our employees in their pursuit of excellence and in making our vision a reality.