Opelika dollar store robbery leaves two in jail
Opelika Police have made two arrests in a robbery of a dollar store.
Opelika Police responded to a robbery call at Dollar Tree, located at 501 Second Avenue, on September 9, 2024, at approximately 9:39 a.m.
“Information provided to law enforcement stated a black female concealed merchandise in her purse before exiting the store,” police said. “When an employee followed the female outside of the business, a black male exited a vehicle and confronted the employee, threatening to shoot them. Both suspects left in a blue Chrysler 300.”
Officers in the area were able to locate the vehicle a short time later, which was occupied by 22-year-old Syberya Sadie King and 33-year-old Quentavious Montrell Morgan both from Auburn, AL. King and Morgan were both charged with Robbery, Third Degree.
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