GOLDSBORO, NC (WITN) – Officers in the East area arrested four people in connection with a robbery in Goldsboro on Friday.
Goldsboro police said they were called to Dick’s Sporting Goods at 505 Eastgate Drive in reference to a grand larceny.
They say that after receiving a description of the suspects and the vehicle, they found the car traveling west on US 70 and attempted to make a traffic stop.
The suspect refused to stop his car for officers, leading to a 22-mile chase after Wilson.
According to police, four people got out when the car stopped, while two suspects fled the scene on foot but were caught.
An investigation revealed that over $5,700 worth of merchandise had been stolen from Dick’s Sporting Goods, JC Penny, Ross and TJ Maxx, but had resurfaced.
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office filed additional charges.
According to police, the following suspects were returned to Goldsboro where they were arraigned and brought before the Justice of the Peace:
Chaquan Whitaker
29 years old
Wilson, NC
NO COMMITMENT
2 x fleeing with a motor vehicle, burglary, 2 x grand theft, 2 x simple theft, resisting an officer, reckless driving endangering, no license, red light violation, OFA-aggravated possession of Sch II (Wilson Co.), OFA PWIMSD Sch II (Wilson Co.)
Aqilya Magic
36 years old
Wilson, NC
NO COMMITMENT
Grand Theft x 2, Simple Theft x 2, OFA Assault on a Government Official (Wilson Co.), OFA Probation Violation (Wilson Co.), OFA Aiding and Abetting Theft (Wilson Co.), OFA Simple Theft (Wilson Co.)
Hydeia Spell
22 years old
Wilson, NC
NO COMMITMENT
Grand theft x 2, simple theft x 2
Anthony Barnes
43 years old
Wilson, NC
Secured bond in the amount of $18,000
Grand theft x 2, simple theft x 2, resisting an officer
Anyone with information about this or any other crime in the Wayne County area is asked to call or text Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255 or submit a tip at p3tips.com.
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