Four Masked Suspects Rob Liberty Skills

Authorities are searching for four individuals who robbed a Winston-Salem business at gunpoint early Wednesday.

Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Property Crime

Bold flat-color editorial illustration of a shadowed architectural corner, evoking the tension surrounding public safety concerns. — Authorities in Winston-Salem are actively searching for four masked suspects involved in an armed robbery at Liberty Skills on Wednesday morning. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Four masked suspects entered Liberty Skills at 1271 N. Liberty St. and brandished firearms to demand cash and cellphones from those inside. No injuries were reported during the robbery.

Why it matters

The robbery highlights ongoing public safety concerns as authorities work to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in the armed theft.

Police responded to the robbery at 12:16 a.m. and are currently investigating the incident. Residents with information are encouraged to call the non-emergency line at 336-773-7700.

The players

Liberty Skills

This is the Winston-Salem business located at 1271 N. Liberty St. that was targeted during the armed robbery.

The details

The suspects, who were masked, demanded money from both employees and customers before fleeing the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. Law enforcement officials confirmed that all individuals present at the business were unharmed during the interaction.

The robbery occurred and police responded on October 30, 2026.

Legal Context

This robbery follows a pattern established by the 2024 Winston-Salem commercial robbery wave. The investigation continues to track how these events align with recent shifts in local property crime rates.

Local residents and businesses are advised to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to authorities immediately. Police presence may increase in the area while the investigation into the armed robbery proceeds.

The takeaway

Business owners should review their security protocols to ensure that employees and customers are protected during late-night operations. If you have information regarding the suspects, contact the local authorities at 336-773-7700.