SALISBURY, N.C. βΒ Deputies are investigating an armed robbery at an arcade in Salisbury early Tuesday morning, according to the Rowan County Sheriffβs Office.
Around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, deputies responded to a βpanic alarmβ at the Lucky Charm Skills Arcade off South Main Street.
Deputies said two employees were leaving the arcade when they were approached by four men dressed in all black. The suspects were wearing hoodies and masks to cover their faces.
The suspects allegedly forced the two employees back into the arcade at gunpoint. They told one of the employees to lay prone on the floor at gunpoint, the sheriffβs office said.
The suspects also wanted the ATM machine opened but the employees didnβt have the key to open it.
The men eventually left after a short period, but made the employees stay in the bathroom as they left, deputies said.
Investigators said the suspects took cash and personal belongings to the employees, including a handgun.
This incident is under an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Thomason at 704-216-8683 or Detective Lutz at 704-216-8739. You can remain anonymous and contact Rowan County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-JAIL (5245).
