Gina V. Hawkins

Release: IMMEDIATE                       Contact:  Sgt. J. Glass, Public Information Officer

All suspects, and persons charged with a crime, are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Persons of interest are believed to have information relating to a case, and have not been charged unless stated otherwise.

Business Robbery

(Fayetteville, NC) – On June 3^rd, 2021, at 9:22 pm, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department were dispatched to a business robbery at the Short Stop Food Mart located at 105 N. Olive Road.

The investigation has determined the suspect entered the store when there were no customers inside. He immediately demanded money and cigarettes from the clerk. Prior to leaving, he also grabbed lottery tickets. The suspect never mentioned or displayed any weapons. There were no injuries reported.

Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department have obtained security camera footage and are requesting the public’s assistance with his identification.

The suspect was described as a B/M 6’00” tall, medium build, possibly in his 40’s. He is known to frequent the N. Olive Road area.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Z. Hendrick at (910) 580-8338 or Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477).  Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically, by visiting http://fay-nccrimestoppers.org and completing the anonymous online tip sheet, or by downloading the FREE “P3 Tips” app available for Apple devices in the Apple App Store and available for Android devices in Google Play.