Do you recognize this person? Police requesting public’s assistance identifying armed robber

***UPDATE – The juvenile shown in the attached surveillance images has been identified and apprehended without incident.

The information below was distributed Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 1:27 p.m.

Wake Forest Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individual shown in the attached surveillance images. The subject is wanted for questioning in connection with two separate incidents, a theft and an armed robbery, at the BP Station, located in the Market of Wake Forest, 12305 Capital Blvd.

The theft occurred on Thursday, Aug. 1, at approximately 6 p.m., while the armed robbery occurred on Sunday, Aug. 4, at approximately 4 p.m.

During the August 4 incident, the individual lifted his hoodie to reveal what appeared to be a handgun as seen in one of the surveillance images. 

Altogether, between the two incidents, the subject stole approximately $300 worth of tobacco vape cartridges.

The suspect appears to be a lighter-skinned Black or Hispanic male, between 15-17 years old, weighing approximately 150-170 lbs. During the armed robbery, he is seen in the surveillance images wearing a gray hoodie, black pants, and blue slip-on Croc style shoes.

Anyone who believes they may recognize this individual or knows their whereabouts is urged to contact Det. J. Moody at 919-435-9621 or [email protected] or call the Wake Forest Police Department Tip Line at 919-435-9610. All calls are confidential.