The Lenoir Police Department is requesting assistance from the community in identifying two common-law robbery suspects pictured in a video clip that has been released on the department’s Facebook page.
On Sunday (February 13) at approximately 7:00 p.m., patrol officers were dispatched to a robbery call for service at Dunham’s Sports at 847 Blowing Rock Boulevard. Information and evidence gathered during the investigation indicated that the two suspects entered the store and began filling a duffle bag with various items they were attempting to steal from the location.
Two store employees attempted to detain the suspects before the suspects pepper-sprayed the employees and subsequently fled the area on foot. EMS responded to the scene and treated the employees for the exposure to pepper-spray. Detectives continue to conduct an active criminal investigation and are working to identify the involved suspects.
Anyone with information concerning the incident or the identities of the suspects is asked to call Caldwell County Crime Stoppers at (828) 758-8300. All information received will be kept confidential and tips may be provided anonymously. Callers who provide information leading to an arrest in the case may be also eligible for a cash reward.
The video footage can be seen at this link: https://www.facebook.com/LenoirPoliceDepartment/videos/319226506837378
Story: Rob Eastwood-WHKY