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Man Arrested After Machete-Wielding Grocery Store Theft

An incident in Asheville, North Carolina, has led to the arrest of a man following an alleged armed robbery linked to a cinnamon bun theft. Authorities state that 33-year-old Jeffrey Dewayne Bradburn was taken into custody after the incident unfolded at a local grocery store.

The Asheville Police Department reported that officers responded promptly to a call indicating an armed robbery around 5:30 p.m. on Monday. According to a press release, store employees described how Bradburn had stolen not only a cinnamon bun but also incense, all while brandishing a machete.

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When confronted by a store employee regarding the theft, it is alleged that Bradburn revealed the machete and fled the scene on foot. Police quickly initiated a search of the vicinity, which led to the discovery of a man matching Bradburn’s description who was seen consuming a cinnamon bun.

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Officers apprehended Bradburn at that location. Following his arrest, he was charged with armed robbery, shoplifting, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The suspect was subsequently booked into a detention facility, with a bond set at $50,000 by a magistrate.

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Bradburn is currently being held at the Buncombe County Detention Facility, where he awaits further legal proceedings. The Asheville Police Department has urged anyone with further information about this incident to reach out. They can be contacted at 828-252-1110, or anonymous tips can be sent via text to TIP2APD at 847411.

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