Early Sunday on East Millbrook Road, a quiet overnight shift at a Circle K took a hard turn when an armed robber came in and left with cash, sending Raleigh police into an hours-long search of the surrounding area. Officers chased the suspect on foot but were not able to catch them, and investigators said no one was hurt. Units stayed nearby into the morning, with officers checking surrounding businesses and neighborhoods as the investigation continued.
According to WRAL, the call came in around 1 a.m., and employees told officers that money was taken during the robbery. Police say the suspect ran from the Circle K on East Millbrook Road and managed to get away during a brief foot pursuit.
Police Response And Where To Send Tips
The Raleigh Police Department responded to the scene and searched the surrounding area, according to the department. RPD lists (919) 829-1911 as its non-emergency number and offers an online Report a Crime portal for submitting tips and uploading video through its Crime Reporting Center. Report a Crime and Raleigh Police Department officials say anyone with information should contact investigators.
What Investigators Are Asking
Investigators have not released a detailed suspect description or announced any arrests and are reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements. As noted by WRAL, no injuries were reported and officers were still searching the area Sunday morning.
