11/30/15 — Masked gunman robs store on George Street

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Masked gunman robs store on George Street

By John Joyce
Published in News on November 30, 2015 1:46 PM

A man wearing a green mask and a black hoodie walked into the Dollar General on North George Street Thursday night and robbed the business at gunpoint, according to a Goldsboro police report.

The robbery took place at 6:53 p.m.

According to the report, the unknown suspect walked into the store at 301 N. George St., brandished a firearm and demanded money from the cash register.

He then ordered everyone to get behind the counter and to lie on the ground, the report said.

The suspect left the store with $207 and headed west on foot down West Ash Street.

The suspect, a black man, also wore blue jeans and black and white sneakers.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255 or text tips to 919-222-4230. Callers can remain anonymous and tips leading to a felony arrest are eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.