Armed suspect locks employees in store, demands safe, Jonesboro AR
RobberyThe audio reports a robbery in progress at the Dollar General on East Johnson Avenue. A tall male with a knife or screwdriver forced employees to open the safe, then locked himself inside the store with them. He was described as wearing a blue puffer jacket, black jeans, and a ski mask. Police arrived and arrested the suspect.
Audio|Source: Jonesboro Police
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Transcript:
Units en route to Dollar General at 5900 E Johnson Ave for a robbery in progress. Caller reported a tall male armed with a knife or screwdriver who entered and forced employees to open the safe. The suspect was described as wearing a blue puffer jacket, black jeans, and a ski mask. Caller said the suspect locked himself inside the store with the employees by kneeling and securing the doors. Police responded and took one person into custody.
Units en route to Dollar General at 5900 E Johnson Ave for a robbery in progress. Caller reported a tall male armed with a knife or screwdriver who entered and forced employees to open the safe. The suspect was described as wearing a blue puffer jacket, black jeans, and a ski mask. Caller said the suspect locked himself inside the store with the employees by kneeling and securing the doors. Police responded and took one person into custody.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401
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