A midafternoon robbery jolted an east Durham shopping strip yesterday when a man in a ski mask walked into the Dollar General on Ganyard Farm Way, flashed a handgun and grabbed cash from the register, according to police. The robbery happened just after 1:15 p.m., and officers said the suspect sprinted out of the store before they arrived. No employees or customers were reported injured, and detectives said the investigation remains active.
Durham officers responded after a 911 call came in shortly after 1:15 p.m. Investigators said the robber displayed a firearm, demanded money and then fled the scene, according to CBS17. Police spent the afternoon canvassing the area for surveillance video and witnesses, and as yesterday evening they had reported no arrests. Officers described the suspect as wearing a ski mask during the holdup.
Where It Happened
The store is listed at 101 Ganyard Farm Way, part of a small commercial strip that serves nearby neighborhoods in east Durham. Dollar General confirms the location and contact details for that address in its store directory.
Police Search And How To Help
Durham police are asking anyone with information about the robbery to contact investigators. Officers are especially interested in doorbell or security-camera footage from around the store near the time of the incident and have urged residents to share any relevant video, per CBS17. Detectives said they are following up on leads and reviewing surveillance video from the surrounding area.
Retail Robberies At Dollar General Stores
Armed robberies at Dollar General locations have previously led to coordinated investigations and prosecutions across eastern North Carolina. A late 2025 sentencing detailed in a U.S. Attorney's Office release outlined how federal prosecutors pursued a case tied to a string of Dollar General robberies, underscoring the broader enforcement response to these crimes. Durham police said they plan to release more information on the Ganyard Farm Way robbery as the investigation moves forward.
