Cops: Man in Spider-Man hoodie that says ‘Friendly Neighborhood Crime Watch’ robs store at gunpoint

By Stephanie Moore

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    ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WYFF) — Asheville police say they are looking for a man who they say robbed a store at gunpoint while wearing a Spider-Man hoodie that said “Friendly Neighborhood Crime Watch.”

Police said the robbery happened Saturday night at a business in the 400 block of Haywood Road.

When police arrived, they said they spoke to the victim and watched surveillance video.

The investigation determined that a man went into the store, appeared to be shopping, and brought several items to the counter.

Police said the suspect then pulled out a handgun and demanded money from the cash register.

If you have information about the suspect’s identity or this incident, call (828) 252-1110.

You can also send an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search “Asheville PD” in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411.

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