Armed Robbery Suspects Captured After High-Speed Chase Ends in Rowan County Crash
SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA – A dramatic early-morning police chase across Rowan County ended with the capture of two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Hickory, North Carolina, authorities confirmed Monday. A third suspect remains at large as multiple law enforcement agencies continue their search.
Chase Spanned Multiple Counties Before Ending in a Crash
According to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, the pursuit began on Statesville Boulevard after deputies identified a vehicle linked to the Hickory robbery. The suspects fled, leading officers on a high-speed chase that stretched across several parts of the county.
The pursuit came to a halt on Kepley Road, where the suspects’ vehicle crashed into a ditch after losing control. Deputies reported that two of the three suspects fled on foot into nearby woods but were later captured following a coordinated search involving K-9 units and multiple patrol teams.
Multi-Agency Effort Leads to Arrests
Agencies from Rowan, Salisbury, Cleveland, and Iredell counties assisted in the pursuit and manhunt, working through the early hours of the morning to locate the suspects.
Authorities say the cooperation between departments played a key role in safely apprehending two suspects without further injury or gunfire. One individual remains unaccounted for, and deputies have advised nearby residents to stay alert while the investigation continues.
Connection to Hickory Armed Robbery
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the suspects were wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred earlier in Hickory, though additional details about the robbery itself have not yet been released. Investigators are working to confirm whether the same vehicle used in the chase was involved in that incident.
“This was a dangerous situation that could have ended much worse,” one Rowan County deputy said, praising the teamwork that brought the pursuit to a safe conclusion.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have not yet released the names of the suspects but confirmed that charges related to armed robbery, felony fleeing, and resisting arrest are expected. The remaining suspect is believed to still be in the area, and police are continuing aerial and ground searches.
Officials urge anyone with information about the third suspect’s whereabouts to contact the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office immediately.
Residents who witnessed the chase or have security footage from the Kepley Road area are encouraged to reach out to investigators. Readers can share their thoughts or local updates about the incident in the comments on SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
