CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING HWY 70 ROBBERY
From the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office:
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Monday afternoon, January 12, 2026, at a convenience store located on Highway 70 North in Cumberland County.
Deputies responded to the scene shortly after 3:00 p.m. and determined that a male suspect entered the business, displayed a handgun, and fled the area on foot after the robbery. No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as a white male wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, white t-shirt, gray pants, and a black face mask at the time of the incident.
This case remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information cannot be released at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspect is urged to contact the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (931) 484-6176 or submit a tip anonymously through local Crime Stoppers.
