Home / Crime and Justice / Gun-Threat Robber Arrested in Wilmington
Gun-Threat Robber Arrested in Wilmington
3 Jun
Summary
- Suspect arrested for May 22 convenience store armed robbery.
- Approximately $477 and cigarettes were stolen.
- Suspect threatened clerk with a black semi-automatic firearm.

A man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last month at a Wilmington convenience store. Scott Christopher Rogers, 56, of Lake Lure, was taken into custody on June 2.
The incident took place on May 22 at the Buy Quick convenience store located on Market Street. According to an arrest warrant, Rogers threatened the store clerk with a black semi-automatic firearm. He made off with approximately $477 in cash and a pack of cigarettes.
Rogers has been charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, which is a felony offense. He also faces misdemeanor charges for carrying a concealed gun and larceny.