The Mebane Police Department is actively searching for an unidentified suspect following an attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon that occurred outside a local McDonald’s. The incident took place early Saturday morning, October 10, 2026, at approximately 12:12 a.m. at the restaurant located at 640 N. First Street in Mebane, North Carolina. According to police reports, the victims were employees who had recently closed the establishment and were walking to their vehicles when they were approached by a man armed with a handgun. Despite the presence of the weapon, authorities confirmed that no injuries were sustained during the encounter. The suspect is described as a light-complexioned Black man. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black jacket, black pants, a black gaiter mask, red tennis shoes, and carrying a black-and-red backpack. After the attempt, the individual was last seen walking toward Stagecoach Road. As of the latest update, the suspect has not been identified or located, and the investigation remains ongoing. The Mebane Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding the incident or who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area to come forward. Residents can contact the Mebane Police Department directly at 919-563-9031 or reach out to Alamance County Crime Stoppers at 336-229-7100 to provide tips. The community is asked to remain vigilant and assist law enforcement in bringing the suspect to justice.