Hickory police investigate armed robbery

The Hickory Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Hickory Mart, located at 1940 12th Avenue NE in Hickory, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, just after 3:25 a.m.

A male subject, later identified as Barry Frederick Holden Brown, 40, of Hickory, entered the business armed with a handgun. He confronted an employee and then stole money from the register and store merchandise. He then left the business on foot. No injuries occurred in this incident. 

A warrant was issued for Brown’s arrest, and he was located later in the afternoon on June 6 in Statesville by Statesville Police Department. 

Brown was charged with felony robbery with a dangerous weapon. He is currently housed at the Catawba County Detention Center under no bond.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Ben Rogers at brogers@hickorync.gov or call the Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551.