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Suspect Sought In Durham County Robbery, Carjacking

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DURHAM COUNTY, N.C. — The

Durham County Sheriff's Office

is looking for a suspect in a robbery and carjacking case.

Deputies said the male suspect walked into Piano and Organ Distributors on Highway 70 around 8 p.m. Tuesday. They said he robbed an employee at gunpoint, then forced the employee to drive to an ATM.

The victim escaped unharmed, but the suspect stole the company SUV. Deputies said the suspect crashed the vehicle after a brief chase and ran off on foot.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Durham County Sheriff's Office at (919) 560-0897.

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