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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 6 p.m. the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to Clark Grocery, located at 2064 Vicksboro Road in Henderson, NC in reference to an armed robbery with a dangerous weapon.

On Monday, February 3, 2020, Vance County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division spotted a vehicle matching the description of a robbery that occurred in the city limits of Henderson on February 2, 2020, and matched the description of the robbery that occurred on February 1, 2020.

Deputies approached the vehicle and identified the driver as Marcus Andrew Wright, age 37. Wright was detained.

Upon Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arriving at the known location, Wright was taken into custody and charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. Wright’s bond was set at $75,000. This investigation is continuing. 

Marcus Andrew Wright (VCSO photo)