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Posted: January 31, 2007

Store Clerk Shot in Cary Robbery

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Cary, N.C. — Police were investigating two armed robberies Tuesday night, including one in which a store clerk was shot.

Rahul Patel, a clerk at the High House Food Mart at Old Apex and High House roads, was shot in the chest and one arm after a man entered the store about 8:45 p.m. and pulled a gun, police said.

Patel was taken to WakeMed, where his condition was not immediately known.

Police said they did not know if the suspect, described only as a black male, took anything from the store after shooting Patel.

About 10 minutes earlier, a man had entered a Phillips 66 station on North Harrison Avenue and showed a handgun, police said. The clerk ran to the back of the store to an area behind glass and the man fled, Cary police said. That suspect also was described only as a black male.

Police said they did not know early Wednesday if the two incidents were related.

RELATED TOPICS: Cary, Apex

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I live a couple of houses down and across the street from Mr. Patel's store. Being legally blind, I am unable to cross the busy street and visit his store, so he told me to call him when I needed something and he would deliver it to me personally... which I did many times. He always showed up with a cheerful smile and would never let me tip him. He is the last person to deserve something like this happening to them. I would like to find out a way that I can donate money for his medical bills. If anyone knows how, please let me know.
mark234
February 1, 2007 12:03 p.m.
I havent seen this on the news, but here is the description from the Town of Cary's website: The suspect is described as a black male, five feet seven inches to five feet eight inches tall, and was last seen wearing a long, navy blue nylon jacket with gray piping over a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, a navy or black baseball cap with no logo, white tennis shoes and black gloves. There are also some surveillance photos on the site: http://www.townofcary.org/news/news2007/police-armedrobbery013107.htm
Click to view my profile SomeRandomGuy
January 31, 2007 10:01 p.m.
I went by the store this evening around 5:00, there is a sign on the door and several people are by to sign the poster card and slip cards through the door. Many loyal friends and customers are coming by to sign and leave cards. They have not cleaned the inside of the store up from this horrible shooting. The store is closed and I imagine it will stay closed for several days. Rahul is a very caring and loving man and our prayers are with him and his family. If anyone finds out if anything is needed, please post. Kathi Hart
Click to view my profile LambeauSouth
January 31, 2007 6:00 p.m.
bgc65, thanks for the update. I've been worried sick all day. Looks like Mr. Patel is a friend to many of his customers. I know he's never been anything but nice to me! I'd love to know as well if there's anything I can do to help them get through this. ps, when I drove by today, the 'open' sign was on at the store & I saw several people there (although I didn't see anyone go in or out of the building, so I can't say for sure).
caroladdison
January 31, 2007 5:48 p.m.
I live around the corner and have frequented the store many times. Will the family need help with medical bills? Or with finances? - since the store is temporarily closed. If so, how can I (others)help? I AM praying he is okay. Any updates?
words4u
January 31, 2007 5:40 p.m.
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