Winston-Salem Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Peters Creek Parkway Vape Shop

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem police are investigating an armed robbery at a tobacco and vape shop on Peters Creek Parkway after a suspect demanded merchandise and fled on foot.

Police said the robbery happened Monday, Sept. 7, at about 2:58 p.m. at WS Tobacco & Vape, 615 Peters Creek Parkway. Investigators said the suspect entered the business, indicated that he had a handgun and demanded merchandise.

After taking an undetermined amount of merchandise, police said the suspect ran from the store on foot. WXII reported that police described the suspect as a Black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and light blue sneakers.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700.

The incident was independently reported by multiple Triad outlets Monday evening, including WXII 12, ABC45 and WFMY News 2, citing Winston-Salem police.