A Sunday run to a Raleigh Walmart near Wake Forest Road turned into a carjacking, but police say the suspect did not stay on the loose for long. Officers arrested a suspect less than an hour after the stickup, and the victim's blue Honda Pilot was recovered. No injuries were reported.
According to CBS17, officers said the suspect walked up to a person in the Walmart parking lot, implied he had a knife and took control of the Honda before driving away. The station reports police found the vehicle in under an hour and took a suspect into custody. Investigators have not released details about where the SUV was recovered or how they closed in on the suspect.
Where it happened
The carjacking was reported at the Walmart Supercenter at 1725 New Hope Church Road, a busy shopping hub just off Wake Forest Road. Walmart lists the store at that address.
Police response and investigation
Raleigh police told CBS17 they tracked down and arrested a suspect within an hour of the theft, but “officers did not say where or how they tracked down the carjacker.” The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not yet released information about potential charges.
How to report tips
Anyone with video or information is asked to contact the Raleigh Police Department or call the department's non‑emergency line at 919‑829‑1911. Anonymous tips can also be shared with Raleigh Crime Stoppers at 919‑996‑1193.
