The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects wanted for the armed robbery of a Four Oaks area business. The holdup was reported at 7:24pm Tuesday at Reedy Creek Gas & Grocery at 9891 Highway 210, at the intersection of Lassiter Road.
Investigators said two black males wearing masks entered the business. At least one of the suspects was armed with a long gun, possibly a rifle. The suspects robbed the clerk of an undisclosed amount of money then fled on foot. Officers believe a getaway vehicle was parked nearby. Authorities are still working to get a better description of the two suspects plus a description of the getaway vehicle.
The clerk was the only person inside the store at the time of the robbery. No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information on the robbery of Reedy Creek Gas & Grocery is asked to contact the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office at 919-989-5000.