The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred recently, leading to a search for suspect Jim Jernigan, also known as “Milkbone,” and a missing 15-year-old girl named Hope Carroll. Authorities executed a search warrant at a town-home in Conover’s Brandywine community, but the suspects remain at large, raising concerns for the safety of the missing teenager.
Jernigan, facing charges of armed robbery and motor vehicle larceny, is considered armed and dangerous, while Carroll is believed to be with him and classified as endangered. The case underscores the urgency in locating both individuals, as the sheriff’s office is appealing to the public for any information that could assist in their apprehension. Tips can be reported to the sheriff’s office at 828-464-3112.
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