Fayetteville Man Arrested and Charged with Multiple Circle K Armed Robberies

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina — A Fayetteville resident has been arrested and hit with multiple felony charges after allegedly targeting local Circle K convenience stores in a series of armed robberies, police announced on September 8, 2024.

The suspect was taken into custody following a coordinated investigation by the Fayetteville Police Department. Investigators allege that the suspect walked into the retail locations, threatened staff members with a weapon, and demanded money from the cash registers before fleeing the scene.

Detectives were able to link the suspect to the incidents through physical evidence, eyewitness testimony, and surveillance recordings obtained from the targeted stores. He has been charged with several counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon and other related felony offenses.

The suspect is currently being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center. Police officials praised the swift work of the responding officers and detectives, noting that these arrests are crucial for ensuring the safety of retail workers and the wider community.