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Man Wearing Rosary Beads Robs Cell Phone Store
(Tucker, Georgia) The Gwinnett County Police Department Robbery Unit is seeking tips to identify an armed robbery suspect. On Monday, July 17, shortly after 2pm, the suspect entered the Metro PCS store at 6330 Lawrenceville Highway in unincorporated Tucker. The suspect told the clerk he needed to pay the balance on his account. As the suspect approached the counter, he removed a handgun from his waistband. He pointed it at the employee and demanded all the money.
The clerk removed the money drawer and placed it on the counter. He threatened to shoot the employee if he did anything crazy. After the suspect obtained the cash, he threw the store phone on the ground and left the store. He was last seen heading in the direction of Jimmy Carter Boulevard.
Suspect Description:
- Black male, 5 feet 7 inches, white short-sleeve shirt, dark colored joggers, rosary beads, New England Patriots baseball cap, facial hair
If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 17-065740