Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Search For Wanted Man

Police are searching for 27-year-old Jonathan Candelaria who is considered to be 'armed and dangerous'.

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted in connection to a shooting incident.

Sunday afternoon, authorities reported to the 4500 block of Highway 72 in West Lumberton for a call of an individual shot.

The victim was taken from the location in a private vehicle and met by police and emergency medical services personnel on Country Club Road. 20-year-old Chase Locklear was then transported to a medical center for treatment, he is in critical condition.

Police are searching for 27-year-old Jonathan Candelaria who is considered to be ‘armed and dangerous’. He is wanted for attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious bodily injury.

Anyone with information on Candelaria’s whereabouts is urged to call 910-671-3100.