Two people said they were robbed Monday night at a southern Johnston County home. The incident was reported at an address in the 300 block of Drag Strip Road outside of Benson.
A 23 year-old Godwin man and 19 year-old Dunn woman said they went to the address to visit a friend. After the man got out of the vehicle he was approached by as many as 5 suspects outside the residence who jumped the victim striking him in the head and leg with a baseball bat. The suspects took his wallet containing money and debit cards.
The female victim reported her credit cards were also stolen.
All the suspects fled on foot.
The male victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. The female victim was not injured.
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating and following up on leads in the case.
