A quick in-and-out caught on a surveillance camera has Raleigh police hunting for whoever they say robbed a Walgreens at gunpoint on Tuesday. The brief clip, aired on local television, shows a person entering the store and then leaving just as fast. It was not immediately clear whether anyone was hurt. City detectives have opened an investigation and are combing through store video while they look for suspects and witnesses.
Video and police response
Local station CBS17 aired the surveillance footage and reported that Raleigh police were called to the scene to investigate. The station's report shows officers reviewing the clip and canvassing the area while detectives work to identify the person in the video. According to the station, there were no arrests listed and no charges announced at the time of its report.
Pharmacy robberies have been a recurring problem
Robberies at pharmacies are nothing new in the Triangle, which is partly why this latest case is getting so much scrutiny. WRAL reported in 2025 that an 18-year-old was charged in armed robberies at two Raleigh pharmacies, and The U.S. Attorney’s Office documented linked cases that included Walgreens locations when it announced a sentencing in 2023. Those earlier prosecutions help explain why investigators lean heavily on surveillance video, interagency cooperation and tip-gathering after incidents like this.
Investigators ask for tips
Raleigh police have urged anyone with information or additional video of the incident to get in touch with detectives. The station's reporting notes that authorities are actively seeking tips as the probe continues, according to CBS17. Those who prefer to stay anonymous can submit information through local Crime Stoppers portals such as p3tips.com/89 or contact the Raleigh Police Department directly. Investigators say store employees and nearby businesses are often key sources of surveillance footage, and that even short clips can help narrow the search.
