CHARLOTTE — On Monday afternoon, an armed robber held up the Starbucks on Tyvola Road near Interstate 77 in south Charlotte, police said.
The suspect went into the store at about 4 p.m. and pointed a gun at two employees and left with money from the register.
The police ensured its presence was known Tuesday with a cruiser parked in front all day.
The suspect has not been caught.
“Wow, I’m shocked,” said Marlenis Lopez, a customer. “It’s very, busy. I never thought of that happening here.”
A representative for Starbucks said the well-being of its customers and employees is the top concern.
The restaurant was closed Tuesday afternoon, however, the drive-thru was open for customers.
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