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Police investigate failed armed robbery attempt

By News-Argus Staff
Published in News on November 7, 2017 11:16 AM

The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating after a man reported being held at gunpoint in the 700 block of North Jackson Street Monday.

According to the police report, the victim was working on cable services  at around 9 a.m.  when he was approached be an unknown black man. The man pulled out a handgun ---- a small, .22 caliber revolver ---- and demanded the victim hand over his money.

The victim told the suspect that he did not have any money or a wallet. The suspect then fled north on foot. Officers arrived on scene, but were unable to locate the suspect, according to the report.

The suspect is described as a black man around six feet tall with a slim build.

Anyone with information about this crime, or any other crime in Wayne County is asked to call or text Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255 or submit a tip at p3tips.com.

Callers will remain anonymous and if your information leads to a felony arrest, you will be given a cash reward for the information.