JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Jacksonville Police Department is seeking an armed robbery suspect in connection with an incident that took place on April 12.
According to the Jacksonville Police Department, on April 12, 2026, two suspects armed with a gun robbed the Murphy Express store on N. Marine Blvd in Jacksonville.
The Jacksonville Police Department quickly identified the suspects and issued warrants for Marlon Veney Jr. and Shiran Mattocks.
Veney Jr. was arrested on April 14, 2026, but Mattocks is still at large and wanted for Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Felony Conspiracy.
The Jacksonville Police Department is seeking information on Mattocks’ whereabouts.
Anyone with any information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective S. Eichelberger at (910) 938-6440 or seichelberger@jacksonvillenc.gov or Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $5,000 for information determined to be of value to law enforcement. Callers to Crime Stoppers are not required to reveal their identities. Information can also be anonymously texted via Text-A-Tip by typing TIP4CSJAX and your message to 274637.
Marlon Veney Jr.
Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
Possession of a Firearm by a convicted Felon
Onslow County Jail – No Bond
Shiran Mattocks
Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
Author’s Note: The information above was provided and released by the Jacksonville Police Department. Details in the article reflect what is known as of 4/14/26.
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