New Dixie Mart Robbery Arrest Made

Press Release- September 18, 2015

On Monday, August 31, 2015, Henderson Police Department officers responded to the New Dixie Mart, 1201 the Dabney Drive in response to a report of an armed robbery.  The clerk advised a black male suspect entered the store brandishing a firearm and removed the cash drawer. During the robbery, the clerk received minor injuries as the result of an assault.  An undisclosed amount of currency was taken from the residence.

*****Update*****

On Thursday, September 17, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division arrested Francis Davis, 50, 2391 Thomas Road Lot 10, Henderson.  Davis has been charged with one count of robbery with a dangerous weapon.  He was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 100,000.00 secured bond.  A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in Vance County District Court on October 15, 2015.

Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow