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GREENSBORO – Four people were robbed and assaulted near High Point Friday when they met with someone to buy tires.

The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a robbery case initially reported to High Point police today around 12: 18 p.m., according to a news release.

The incident happened along Ranch Drive near Archdale, which is in the sheriff’s office jurisdiction.

Sgt. David Pruitt said four victims met with the suspects at a vacant home on Ranch Drive.

Once there, they were encountered by multiple suspects and at least one handgun was used to rob the victims of cash.

The victims were assaulted in the incident, but received non-life threatening injuries, Pruitt said.

It was unclear late Friday afternoon how the victims initially made contact with the suspects in order to purchase the items, Pruitt said.

An investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the sheriff’s office at 641-3694 or Crime Stoppers at 373-1000.

Crime Stoppers callers remain anonymous and are eligible for cash rewards.