FRANKLIN, Va. - Franklin Police are investigating a robbery and abduction that took place at a Walmart Friday evening.
Around 10 p.m., police responded to the incident at the Walmart located at 100 Council Drive. Police say a man approached the victim requesting money for gas but then he showed a gun and forced the victim to go into Walmart and withdraw money from ATM.
Police say the victim was then forced to drive to North Carolina. According to detectives, 39-year-old Junior Devin Williams is wanted in connection to the incident.
Police obtained arrest warrants for Williams charging him with robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, use of a firearm while committing a robbery, and abductions.
Williams was apprehended and is being held at Hertford County Jail.
Anyone with information about criminal activity in the City of Franklin, contact Franklin Police at 757-562-8765.
