A WCCB Charlotte mugshot listing for Oct. 28 identifies 26-year-old Makalah Condrey as booked on a charge of robbery with a dangerous weapon. Charlotte Alerts News separately reports that the case followed a movie night at a Charlotte man's home; the man is identified only as Dayron.
According to Charlotte Alerts News, Condrey allegedly pointed a gun at Dayron's chest, demanded his car keys and phone, and drove away in his car. The account says Dayron then called police.
The same account says Dayron used an iPad in the vehicle to track its location. Police reportedly verified that the device was in a North Charlotte parking lot, then tracked it to Twin Brook Drive, where officers found Condrey inside the car.
Conflicting Details on the Charge
Condrey was taken into custody that day. Charlotte Alerts News describes the charge against her as robbery, while a mugshot listing from WCCB Charlotte identifies her booking as robbery with a dangerous weapon. The discrepancy between the two accounts has not been resolved, and no official police narrative or court filing was available to clarify the precise charge Condrey faces.
Statewide Robbery Figures
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation reported that the statewide robbery rate decreased 2.9 percent from 2023 to 2024. That overall figure does not establish a Mecklenburg County trend or distinguish vehicle carjackings from other robberies, according to the agency's 2024 report.
Admission and Explanation
Charlotte Alerts News reports that Condrey admitted to the robbery after she was located. The outlet says she told investigators she had felt uncomfortable, but its account does not explain what prompted that feeling or how it related to the alleged demand for Dayron's keys and phone.
The incident details and reported admission come from Charlotte Alerts News; WCCB's listing provides the booking description. No additional court records or police statements establishing the final filed charge were available at the time of this report.
