Hillsborough, NC – In an incident this afternoon, on January 10, Hillsborough police are actively seeking a male suspect who assaulted an officer during a larceny investigation at a convenience store.
The altercation took place at the Sheetz located at 1990 N.C. 86 S. in Hillsborough around 2:26 p.m. The suspect swiftly fled the scene, heading toward Durham on Interstate 85 North. Described as driving a red, second-generation GMC Terrain SLE equipped with an after-market roof rack, the suspect remains at large.
The sequence of events unfolded when officers responded to a reported larceny at the convenience store at approximately 2:17 p.m. While investigating the initial incident, authorities were alerted to a second larceny transpiring within the premises. The officers approached a black male suspect, attired in a green Columbia zip-up jacket, blue jeans, a camouflage ball cap, and black shoes with white soles.
The situation escalated when the suspect physically assaulted the responding officer inside the store. Subsequently, the assailant fled to a red GMC Terrain, conspicuously parked in reverse. Upon entering the driver’s seat, the suspect engaged in a confrontation with the officer attempting to remove him from the vehicle. Shockingly, the suspect shifted the vehicle into drive, dragging the officer and inflicting physical injuries in the process.
The injured officer was promptly transported to UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus for treatment of minor injuries sustained during the incident.
Hillsborough police are urging anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to come forward and assist in their ongoing investigation. The suspect is considered potentially dangerous, and law enforcement advises the public to avoid direct contact and instead report any information to the Hillsborough Police Department.
As the investigation unfolds, updates will be provided to the public.