One man has been arrested and another is still being sought following an armed robbery at a convenience store in Jacksonville, according to police.
The Jacksonville Police Department said officers responded April 12 around 4:36 p.m. to the Murphy Express on North Marine Boulevard for a reported armed robbery.
Police seek second suspect after Jacksonville Murphy Express armed robbery arrest
Investigators said two suspects entered the store, displayed a gun and stole items before leaving the scene.
Through the investigation, officers identified the suspects as Marlon Veney Jr., 32, of Jacksonville, and Shiran Mattocks, 21.
Authorities said Veney was located on April 14 at a residence on Solomon Drive and taken into custody with assistance from the SBI’s Criminal Apprehension Team and the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office.
Veney is charged with:
Robbery with a dangerous weaponFelony conspiracyPossession of a firearm by a convicted felon
He is being held at the Onslow County Jail without bond.
Police said Mattocks remains at large and is wanted on charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy.
Police seek second suspect after Jacksonville Murphy Express armed robbery arrest
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The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jacksonville Police Department or Crime Stoppers.