Crime & Courts

Charlotte man charged in robbery and attempted robberies

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have arrested a man in a robbery and two attempted robberies of West Trade Street businesses within minutes of each other on Tuesday.

Clinton Perry, 51, of Charlotte was charged Wednesday with robbery with a dangerous weapon and two counts of attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon. He was jailed on $37,500 bail.

The holdups happened at a Two Way Stop convenience store, a Church’s Chicken and a Family Dollar. Police haven’t disclosed what type of weapon was used.

Anyone with information in the cases is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Marusak: 704-358-5067;

Twitter: @jmarusak

This story was originally published March 5, 2015 at 10:26 AM with the headline "Charlotte man charged in robbery and attempted robberies."

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