23-year-old Anthony Velasco entered a Walmart store in Greenville, North Carolina, went to the Money Center in the store, and demanded cash at gunpoint. He fled, but was soon captured by police.
From an article:
At approximately 1:20 p.m. police received a report of the robbery, which took place at the Money Center in the front of the store. Velasco wielded a handgun while demanding cash from the employees. He fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.
Witnesses of the robbery were able to identify Velasco, the getaway vehicle and the tag number, leading police to the vehicle the same day. When signaled to pull over, the driver ignored Greenville Police leading them on a chase. The vehicle crashed into a cement pipe off County Home Rd., causing the car to catch on fire.
After attempting to flee the scene on foot, 23-year-old Velasco of Tull Road, who is a known Sureno-13 (SUR-13) gang member according to police, was arrested and taken into custody.Walmart. Save money. Die faster.
