APD searching for armed robbery suspects

Two men entered the Ingles disguising their appearance. One wore a white t-shirt tied over his head and face. The second wore a white face mask underneath a hooded sweatshirt.

From APD:

Police are searching for armed robbery suspects

(Asheville, N.C. – Nov. 7, 2016) – Asheville Police are asking for information regarding an armed robbery that took place Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Ingles located at 780 Hendersonville Road in south Asheville. Officers responded to a call about 7:40 a.m. Two men entered the Ingles disguising their appearance. One wore a white t-shirt tied over his head and face. The second wore a white face mask underneath a hooded sweatshirt. A handgun was displayed. The men got away with cash, leaving on foot at the back of the store. About that time, two men were seen getting into a black SUV with a white male driver and leaving the scene. No one was injured.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110 or Buncombe County Crime Stoppers at (828) 255-5050.
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About Dan Hesse
I grew up outside of Atlanta and moved to WNC in 2001 to attend Montreat College. After college, I worked at NewsRadio 570 WWNC as an anchor/reporter and covered Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners starting in 2004. During that time I also completed WCU's Master of Public Administration program. You can reach me at dhesse@mountainx.com.

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