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Child, teen arrested after robbery at Rocky Mount store

The incident happened on Sunday (June 25)

Evan Lee McNeil, 19 years old of Rocky Mount, was arrested and charged after Rocky Mount store robbery (Credit: Franklin County Sheriff's Office) (WSLS)

ROCKY MOUNT, Va.UPDATE

A child and a teen have been arrested after a robbery at Raven’s Country Store in Rocky Mount over the weekend, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

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As we reported below, authorities said they received a call on Sunday (June 25) close to 6 p.m. about a possible robbery in progress at Raven’s County Store on South Main Street in Rocky Mount.

Authorities said the suspect, a juvenile, took an undisclosed amount of money and then fled on foot. The child was caught quickly thereafter and taken into custody.

Now, we’re told 19-year-old Evan McNeil of Rocky Mount has also been arrested in connection with the incident.

McNeil is being charged with the following, according to the sheriff’s office:

  • Robbery,
  • Conspiracy to commit robbery,
  • Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony (Second-degree)

Because the other person involved was a juvenile, no additional details – including a mugshot – were available.


ORIGINAL STORY

According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, they received a call on Sunday close to 6 p.m. about a possible robbery in progress at Raven’s County Store on South Main Street in Rocky Mount.

They say the suspect took an undisclosed amount of money then fled on foot.

Officials say law enforcement quickly caught the suspect and arrested them.

They say the suspect is a juvenile, and no additional details will be provided because of the suspect’s age.

They say it appears to be an isolated incident with no danger to the public.


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