Durham NC security officer involved in shoot-out with casino robbery suspects
DURHAM, N.C. May 31 2019 Police in Durham are seeking information on the whereabouts of four men who they say robbed patrons at the Sweepstakes Casino in the city.
The casino, located on 2107 Allendown Drive, was robbed on May 12.
Police say four men wearing masks or bandanas over their faces and armed with guns approached the business shortly after 3 a.m. and robbed several people of cash, a wallet, and a gun.
One suspect exchanged gunfire with a security guard inside the business, but no one was injured, according to a release from Durham police.
Witnesses told officers they heard one of the suspects call another suspect “Duke.”
Anyone with information regarding the robbery is asked to call Investigator Novotny at (919) 560-4440, ext. 29365 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.
CBS 17
