🚨 Armed robbery at Statesville Tobacco & Vape under investigation
Summary
Statesville Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Statesville Tobacco & Vape, located at 1737 Wilkesboro Highway, Suite G, on November 8, 2026, shortly after 9 a.m. During the robbery, a store employee was assaulted and subsequently taken to Iredell Memorial Hospital for treatment. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene on foot. Police describe the suspect as a Black male wearing a black ski mask and dark-colored clothing. Investigators with the department's Criminal Investigations Division are working to identify and locate him. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Statesville Police Department at 704-878-3406 or submit an anonymous tip through the department's See Something, Say Something online portal.
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