Brief lockdown at Apex Middle School, suspects in custody for Walmart robbery

A brief lockdown ended Monday at Apex Middle School after a robbery at a nearby Walmart, police say.

2025-01-28

Around 12:45 p.m., police say two people were suspected of robbing the Walmart on 3151 Apex Peakway.

Police say one of the suspects were potentially armed and fled on foot while the second suspect was already taken into custody.

Shortly after officers arrived they were able to locate the second suspect at the McDonalds on East Williams Street. 

Apex Middle School was temporarily placed in code yellow as a precautionary measure.

This is an ongoing investigation, and further details will be released as they become available. 

Apex police say there is no immediate threat to the public at this time.