Crime & Safety

Gwinnett Police Release Surveillance Video of Armed Robberies

Police are looking for a man who reportedly robbed 13 businesses at gun point, including one in unincorporated Stone Mountain.

Gwinnett County Police need your help in finding the man in this video. GCPD Cpl. Jake Smith says he's responsible for 13 armed robberies in Gwinnett County. Police were first called to Appliance Solutions on Buford Hwy in Doraville on November 30th, 2011. The most recent incident was at the  at 575 W. Pike St. in Lawrenceville on January 10th. "Typically in these armed robbery series we see escalating violence. Not all the time, but frequently we do see that. So it is a concern in this case," said Smith

The suspect made off with $400 to $1,000 in almost every instance said Smith.

GCPD has obtained surveillance video from the first and last video of the suspect during the robberies. The suspect is described as a light-skinned Black male, six feet tall and between 180 and 200 pounds. He has short black hair, a thin mustache and a thin goatee. He typically wears a baseball cap.

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Police also received video from outside a where they were able to see a clear picture of the suspect's car. It is described as a 2006 to 2010 silver Dodge Charger with a sunroof and stock chrome wheels.

The suspect is considered armed and dangerous by police. Anyone who comes in contact with him is asked to call 911 immediately. If you have any information regarding the suspect or the robberies, please call GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300.  You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 404-557-TIPS (8477), or go to www.crimestoppersatlanta.org.

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