A Bladen County man is facing charges in Columbus County following a robbery at the Whiteville Tractor Supply Store on Thursday.
Patrick Kyle Prevatte, 29, is alleged to have entered the Tractor Supply Store located at 26 Whites Crossing Lane, at about 8 p.m. and pretended he was going to purchase a drink.
Prevatte is alleged to have reached in to the drawer when the clerk opened the cash register. The clerk struggled with Prevatte but he was able to grab about $1,000 in cash, according to reports.
According to reports, Prevatte was seen running towards some woods near the store. After a search of the area by Whiteville police, an abandoned car was found with items inside that belonged to Prevatte.
Prevatte surrendered to the Whiteville Police Department on Monday after police made contact with his family, according to reports.
He is charged with felony common law robbery and larceny. Prevatte was also wanted on a warrant from Brunswick County for failing to appear on larceny and possession of stolen goods charges.
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