Officers were dispatched to the Mattress Discount store at approximately 9:00 am. Upon arrival, the owner operator, 82 year old Curtis Hopkins, reported that a black male in his thirties, approximately 5’ 10” tall entered the store and demanded money. The suspect had what appeared to be a handgun protruding from the waistline of his pants.
The suspect forced Mr. Hopkins into a back room and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect was last seen driving west on NC HWY 42 West Academy Street in a small 4 door white vehicle.
No injuries reported.
Anyone who has information regarding this incident, please call the Fuquay-Varina Police Department at (919)-552-3191.
Also, anyone with information concerning this case may contact Detective Muller at (919)-753-1029.
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