Roanoke Rapids man sought in assault, robbery
Police are searching for an 18-year-old man accused of assaulting and robbing two employees at F & F Rentals in Roanoke Rapids on Thursday afternoon.
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Police said Ian Coles, Roanoke Rapids, entered through the back door of the store just after noon and tried to rob two women working there.
Coles, who was armed with a shotgun, sprayed them with pepper spray and attempted to flee with their purses, police spokesman Jeff Hinton said.
Police said Coles struck one of the victims – a 67-year-old woman – in the head with the shotgun and then fled the scene on foot.
Warrants have been issued for Coles’ arrest. He faces two counts each of armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.
Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
The 67-year-old woman was taken to the hospital and received multiple stitches on her head. The other victim was transported to the hospital as a precaution because she was also sprayed with pepper spray.
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