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Three Suspects Arrested Following Armed Robbery, Shots Fired |
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At 11:49am the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery in the 100 block of Collinson Drive.
Witnesses reported suspects were breaking into vehicles in the area. While leaving the area, one of the suspects shot at witnesses, who were not injured.
Chapel Hill Police spotted the suspect vehicle and pursued it north of Chapel Hill. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrested the suspects in the area of Landeau Drive. The Hillsborough Police Department and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol also assisted in the investigation.
“These were understandably tense moments and we’re thankful no one was hurt,” said Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew. “We appreciate the immediate help we received from our neighboring law enforcement agencies. Our strong partnerships go a long way in serving and protecting our communities.”
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