Breaking Caldwell Co- just got this information about a disturbing case in Lenoir where a store was robbed and a sexual assault allegedly occurred. Call police if you can help
“On Monday, July 14, 2025, at approximately 1:55 am, officers from the City of Lenoir Police
Department responded to a reported robbery at the Run-In convenience store located at 1136
Hickory Boulevard, Lenoir NC.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with the female store clerk who reported that an unidentified white
male suspect entered the store, sexually assaulted her and stole money from both the register and
her person. The suspect then stole the victim’s vehicle and fled the scene. According to the
victim, no weapons were used during the incident.
A short time later, patrol officers located the stolen vehicle crashed and abandoned, a short
distance from the store. Despite coordinated efforts by the City of Lenoir Police Department and
the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, including the deployment of police K-9 units and aerial
drones, the suspect was not located.
The City of Lenoir Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the
suspect shown in surveillance footage. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the
investigating officer at (828) 757-4436 or reach out anonymously to Lenoir/Caldwell County
Crime Stoppers at (828) 758-8300.”
