ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A man was arrested in connection with an armed robbery involving a machete at a grocery store on Haywood Road in Asheville on the evening of March 31.
Jeffrey Dewayne Bradburn, 33, was taken into custody after allegedly stealing a cinnamon bun and incense from the store and brandishing a machete when confronted by a store employee.
According to WLOS, officers from the Asheville Police Department responded to the scene around 5:25 p.m. after receiving a report of the robbery.
Upon arrival, they were informed by a store employee about the theft and the suspect’s use of a machete.
The police quickly located Bradburn, who matched the description provided by the employee and was found eating a cinnamon bun.
Bradburn faces charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon, shoplifting, concealment of goods, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He is currently held at the Buncombe County Detention Facility with a $50,000 secured bond.
The arrest highlights the swift response of the Asheville Police Department in addressing incidents of armed robbery, ensuring community safety.
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