JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest in an armed robbery.
On January 12, the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2&1 Vape & Cigar Lounge located at 5137 Richlands Highway in reference to an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 8:34 PM.
Officials said, the clerk operating the cash register in the business was held at gunpoint by an unknown male wearing a black ski mask, a black hoodie, and pink gloves, concealing their identity.
The suspect demanded money, displayed a gun, and fled in an unknown direction of travel.
The person of interest is best described as a white male, 5’10” to 6’00”, with a medium build.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Onslow County Sheriff’s Office at 910-455-3113, Detective Curlee at 910-989-4074; michael_curlee@onslowcountync.gov, or Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273. Please refer to case 2020000561 when calling.
