HICKORY, N.C. — Hickory Police say they arrested a woman for robbing a convenience store. Officers were called to Cubbard Express on 16th Street NE on August 14th in reference to a robbery.
Police say Taya McCathern entered the store, pulled out a gun and demanded money. Police say after the robbery, McCathern forced the clerk to drive her from the business in the clerk’s vehicle. After a period of time, McCathern reportedly released the clerk unharmed.
McCathern has been charged with common law robbery, larceny of motor vehicle and second degree kidnapping. She was given a $150,000 bond.