WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem police found the person who robbed the Dollar General at gunpoint on Waughtown Street Monday.
Kenneth Lavon Elder, 20, has been charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.
He was found by Winston-Salem police on Tuesday and taken into custody.
Elder is being held under a $100,000 bond with additional charges anticipated. He is scheduled to be in court on August 3.
Officers said Elder robbed the Dollar General at 11:38 a.m. on Monday, July 17, according to Winston-Salem police.
He allegedly entered the Dollar General and pointed a handgun at customers, demanding money, according to police. Police claim one of the victims was a woman holding her child while the suspect pointed the gun at her.
Officers said Elder stole items from the store and ran south, behind the business.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 336-727-280.
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