WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that happened at Walgreens on Cloverdale Avenue.
Police said it happened early Sunday morning.
Employees said a man entered the business and attempted to purchase items. Before completing the transaction, the suspect threatened to harm employees and demanded cash and other items. Once they provided the items to the suspect, he left.
Police identified the suspect as 37-year-old Joshua Justice. He's been taken into custody.
Police were able to recover some of the items taken from the business.
Employees were not injured.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident or similar crimes is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700, Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800, or En Espanol 336-728-3904.
