Knife-Wielding Suspect Robs Spartanburg Convenience Store, Police Launch Investigation

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina — Law enforcement officers in Spartanburg are actively searching for an armed suspect who robbed a local convenience store at knifepoint on Sunday afternoon.

According to the Spartanburg Police Department, the incident occurred on October 12, 2025. Officers responded to a distress call from the convenience store, where witnesses reported that an unidentified individual entered the establishment, brandished a knife, and demanded money from the cashier. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the scene on foot before police arrived.

Deputies and investigators have canvassed the surrounding area and are reviewing surveillance footage from the store and nearby businesses in hopes of identifying the perpetrator. No injuries were reported during the encounter, though employees were left shaken by the ordeal. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the robbery is urged to contact local law enforcement immediately.