Suspect charged with concealment of a death in connection with missing Belmont man

Doug Coats
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Suspect charged with concealment of a death in connection with missing Belmont man

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A suspect has been charged in connection to the Belmont man reported missing last month.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say 31-year-old Andrew Tench was reported missing March 25 and last seen in Charlotte. His car was found abandoned in Monroe, according to Gaston County Police.

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Charlotte resident D’Shaun Montrell Robinson, 26, was identified as a person of interest in this investigation.

CMPD officials say detectives executed a search warrant at Robinson’s home Thursday, April 11. After speaking with police at CMPD headquarters, Robinson was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Felony concealment of a death

  • Felony identity theft

  • Felony financial card theft (2 counts)

  • Felony financial card fraud

  • Felony larceny of motor vehicle

  • Financial card fraud (3 counts)

Robinson is being held in the Mecklenburg County jail. He has a significant criminal history, including arrests for burglary, assault on a law enforcement officer, and drug possession.

Detectives with the CMPD will meet with family members of the victim to discuss the active missing person case.

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