GASTONIA, N.C. — An armed robbery was reported Wednesday night at Eastridge Mall, the Gastonia Police Department tweeted.
The robber reportedly used a handgun during the crime.
The police department said at 7:15 p.m. that there was a heavy law enforcement presence at the mall.
No injuries have been reported.
#BREAKING Gastonia Police are investigating a reported armed robbery at a store in Eastridge Mall. Police say the suspect was reportedly armed with a handgun. No one was injured, according to police. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/a8kVW9fGy2
— Coleman J. Montgomery (@colemanreports) May 11, 2023
There was no word on any arrests.
The mall closed at 7 p.m. so it was not put under lockdown, said Steve Stout, mall manager.
This is a developing story, check back at wsoctv.com for updates.
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