Two Men Arrested For Attempted Robbery In North Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police arrested two men after they tried to rob someone in North Charlotte.  

The victim called police early Monday and said he was walking home on North Tryon Street from a friend’s house when he was approached by two suspects who demanded money.  One of the suspects is accused of threatening the victim with a knife.  

The victim ran away and flagged down a vehicle for help.  The driver of the vehicle and the victim followed the suspects and gave a detailed description of them to officers.  

Police arrested Ernest Dorsett and Jason Currington a short time later on North Tryon Street and Arrowhead Drive.  Both suspects have been charged with attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery.