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The second man arrested, 1 still desired in the armed robbery in Robeson County

The second man arrested, 1 still desired in the armed robbery in Robeson County

Robeson County, NC (WMBF) – North Carolina MPs said a second man from South Carolina was arrested on a recent armed robbery.

The office of the sheriff in Robeson County said that the 20 -year -old Reed legend from Sumter turned on Thursday. Deputies said Reed will be extradited from Sumter in North Carolina at a later date.

Reed legend
Reed legend(Robeson Co. Sheriff’s Office)

Reed is accused of crime conspiracy, robbery with a dangerous weapon, second -degree kidnapping and offense attack.

These accusations are related to an incident of February 21, in which the deputies said that three men robbed the Bill Cox food store in Lumberton. The owner of the 90 -year -old store was also assaulted, according to the authorities.

The first arrest of the file was made on March 3, when Cionte Owens, 24, was arrested in Sumter. Officials said he has given up extradition and will be sent back to North Carolina for his first appearance in court.

Ciontae Owens
Ciontae Owens(Robeson County Sheriff’s Office)

A third suspect, Jeremy Sealey, 32, remains large on Friday. Sealy, which is also from Sumter, is desired conspiracy for crimes, robbery with a dangerous weapon, second -degree kidnapping and crime attack.

Jeremy Sealey
Jeremy Sealey(Robeson Co. Sheriff’s Office)

Anyone who has information about the investigation where Sealey is from, is asked to call the Robeson County Sheriff’s office at 910-671-3170.

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