Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Man accused of threatening customer at Shell gas station, attempting to steal car

WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department is asking the public to help in its search for a while male suspect accused of threatening a customer Sunday at the Shell station on Eastwood Road and attempting to steal their car.

According to WPD, the suspect approached the victim around 6 p.m. while he/she was pumping gas at 610 Eastwood Rd. The victim managed to get the keys out of the car and ran inside the Scotchman to call 911.

Anyone with information should contact the police department at 910-343-3609.


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Alexandria Sands
Alexandria Sands
Alexandria Sands is a journalist covering New Hanover County and education. Before Port City Daily, she reported for the award-winning State Port Pilot in Southport. She graduated from UNC Charlotte and wrote for several Charlotte publications while there. When not writing, Williams is most likely in the gym, reading or spending time with her Golden Pyrenees. Reach her at alexandria@localdailymedia.com or on Twitter @alexsands_

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