Suspect Arrested After Smithfield Clerk Injured During Robbery
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Clayton man wanted for allegedly injuring a store clerk during a robbery in Smithfield has been arrested.
Devante Jerrod Norman was taken into custody Tuesday night on outstanding warrants obtained by the Smithfield Police Department. He was confined in the Johnston County Detention Center.
Norman had been sought since a robbery reported around 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 23 at a BP convenience store located at 817 S. Third Street.
According to police, Norman entered the store and brought several items to the checkout counter. After the clerk advised him of the total cost, he allegedly became upset and began yelling at the employee.
Investigators said Norman then left the store with the merchandise without paying.
The female clerk reportedly followed the suspect outside in an attempt to obtain a description of the vehicle he was driving. Police allege Norman pushed the clerk to the ground before fleeing the area with the stolen items.
The clerk sustained injuries from the fall and was transported to Johnston Medical Center in Smithfield for treatment.
Following an investigation, Smithfield Police obtained warrants charging Norman with felony common law robbery and misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury.
Norman was held without bond Tuesday night pending his first court appearance.
No additional details on the arrest were immediately released.
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All that for a honey bun and a Pepsi smh. Now he can order honey buns from canteen
Only one place for a thug
The workers and owners of this place are all very kind and soft spoken people. Such a shame that they have to worry about this.
*** ******* too sorry to work, but has motivation enough to commit crimes and hurt innocent people- lowlife ****** like this run into the wrong person sooner or later…