The investigation into the tragic robbery-homicide that occurred on Veterans Day in Asheboro has yielded a new development as the getaway vehicle, a gray 2013 Toyota Avalon, was located in Durham, police reported. This discovery comes nearly two weeks after the incident, which left Navy veteran David Matthew Davis, 39, dead. The Asheboro Police Department revealed in a statement that the Durham Police Department found the stolen vehicle abandoned while responding to a service call this past Friday night, as noted by WRAL.
Details of the robbery at 64 Skillz gaming center on East Dixie Drive on the morning of Nov. 11 were described; two male suspects, who were captured on camera, are accused of carrying out the armed robbery and for the shooting death of Davis, the despair of his loss is felt deeply in the community and the elusive nature of the suspects compounds the community's distress. Both suspects have so far evaded capture, Asheboro police said the men were "well-covered to disguise their descriptors," according to photos obtained from the business site, News observer reports.
In addition to the continued search for the assailants, there is an active plea for aid from the public; anyone with knowledge regarding the robbery or whereabouts of the suspects is encouraged to reach out to the Asheboro Police Department or to give an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers. This case remains a primary concern for both local and regional law enforcement, drawing upon collective efforts to render justice and provide some measure of solace to those ensnared by the ripples of this crime. The swift cooperation between police departments highlights an overarching commitment to public safety and swift justice, with Asheboro Police sharing specifics such as an NC registration plate LAH-9992 to widen the net of awareness, according to details from The Courier-Tribune.
