Greenville police are asking for the community's help in solving the armed robbery of a local Bojangles.
Police say they responded to the panic alarm being pulled at the Bojangles on Farmville Blvd. in Greenville around 5:20 a.m. Sunday. The employees told police that two men came in through the back door and forced the employees into the food storage area. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of cash.
Police say the armed suspect was at least six feet tall and had long, thick dreadlocks. A mask covered his face. The other suspect appeared to be in his late 30s with short, graying facial hair.
Greenville police say they are following up on a few leads already developed, but they hope the community can help identify the suspects.
Police are asking anyone with information about this case to call Det. Michael Blunt of the Greenville Police Department's Major Crimes Unit, at 329-4176.
A Greenville police report says the Bojangles on Farmville Blvd. was held up at gunpoint early Sunday morning. The crime was reported around 5:20 a.m. No injuries have been reported.
Police tell us so far there were two suspects involved. We'll keep you posted as more details on this robbery are released.
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