Charlotte Police Search For South Charlotte Armed Robber

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Charlotte police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robber that held up a skilled gaming shop in South Charlotte.

Around 2:30 p.m. on July 12, an armed suspect entered the shop located at 2713 S. Tryon Street, showed his weapon and then demanded money.

The suspect is described as a black male, with a thin build and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, jeans, glasses, white shoes and a dark blue or black hat with a white circle shaped marking on the front. He was also described as having light chin hair, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said.

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CMPD asks that anyone with information about this crime call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Photo courtesy of CMPD