FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – A customer at a North Carolina Waffle House fought back against a would-be robber who was armed with an AK-47 style rifle early Saturday, Fayetteville police say.
The incident happened Saturday at about 5:20 a.m. at the Waffle House at 650 S. Reilly Road in Fayetteville, police said.
“The preliminary investigation revealed that a black male entered the business, pointed what was described as an AK-47 style rifle at employees, and demanded money,” police said in a press release.
“The suspect was confronted by a patron and a struggle ensued,” police added.
The suspect then ran and was chased by several customers.
The suspect was last seen jumping a fence in the area of Highland Rentals in the 600 block of South Reilly Road, police said.
Police described the suspect as a black man, 18 to 25 years old, with a light complexion, 5’09″ – 5’11″ tall, with a thin build and dread locks.
The suspect was said to be wearing a black and gray hoodie, with possibly a red hoodie underneath, gray pants, and a yellow bandana over his face, police said.
Anyone with information regarding this attempted robbery is asked to contact Detective R. Deshields with the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 580-3016 or Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477). Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically, by visiting http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org and completing the anonymous online tip sheet or by text-a-tip on your mobile device by sending a message to 274637 (in the text box type “4Tip” followed by your message).
