A suspect is sought for questioning in relation to the armed robbery of the Kum & Go at 2202 Lincoln Road in Benton about 10 p.m. June 16. Authorities are searching for 29-year-old Michael Cory Williams.
Williams is 5-foot, 8-inches tall, about 180 pounds and he is also wanted in connection to three aggravated robberies and several stolen vehicles across Arkansas. He may be traveling with 36-year-old Christopher White, who is 6-foot, 6-inches tall and about 190 pounds. Both Williams and White should be considered armed and dangerous. If either suspects are located, call 911 or the U.S. Marshals immediately at (501) 324-6256.
About 10 p.m., Thursday, June 16, a white man wearing a black hoodie with a logo in the chest area, khaki pants, white shoes, and a white fabric hanging out of the left rear pocket, entered the Kum & Go store brandishing a handgun and demanded money. The suspect later fled in a 2012 to 2014 white Toyota Camry (L or LE model) heading toward Bryant on the I-30 south service road.
Detectives are diligently working leads in the case at this time. Anybody that might have observed anything suspicious near the store, or in the area of Lincoln Road, Military Road, or the I-30 south service road, or has information about this suspect or the vehicle is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at 501-776-5947, 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Individuals also may send us anonymous information to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the text or go to www.crimereports.com to leave a tip. A crime tip can also be submitted via the official Benton Police Department app found on iTunes and Google Play.
