CREEDMOOR, N.C. — A violent armed robbery at Skillz in Creedmoor has triggered a multi-agency investigation and a widening manhunt, with four suspects still at-large after employees were held at gunpoint, restrained, and robbed on December 14, 2025.
Authorities say two masked men stormed the gaming business on NC Highway 56, threatening workers at gunpoint and tying them up before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. A rapid, multijurisdictional response quickly identified a suspect vehicle — leading to one arrest, but four others remain wanted in connection with the robbery and kidnappings.
One Arrest Made After High-Speed Search
During the initial investigation, Butner Public Safety obtained a vehicle description and license plate number, which were broadcast to surrounding counties.
A Durham County Sheriff’s deputy soon spotted the vehicle traveling south on I-85 and conducted a stop. The driver — Christopher Stewart, 55, of Raleigh — was arrested and charged with:
- Conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon
- Possession of a firearm by a felon
Stewart was also served with three outstanding warrants from Wake, Randolph, and Davidson counties.
Four Additional Suspects Wanted
Investigators have secured warrants for four Burlington- and Graham-area men believed to be involved in the armed robbery and kidnappings. All are considered wanted and dangerous…