Police Investigating Series of Armed Robberies

Gwinnett County Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man believed to be responsible for 13 armed robberies within Gwinnett County.

According to police, the suspect has primarily targeted cell phone stores but has also robbed two appliance stores, a tobacco shop, and attempted a robbery at a Days Inn. Five of the robberies have occurred within city jurisdictions. Norcross Police, Lawrenceville Police and Lilburn Police are investigating those incidents.

The first robbery took place on Nov. 30. Frequently, the suspect visits the target location prior to the robbery posing as a customer. The suspect returns later to commit the armed robbery. On multiple occasions, he has been seen fleeing the scene in a silver 2006-2010 Dodge Charger with a sun roof and stock chrome wheels.

The suspect is described a light-skinned black male, 6-feet tall, weighing 180-200 pound with short black hair, a thin mustache and a thin goatee. The suspect usually wears a baseball cap.

Police consider the suspect armed and dangerous and advise anyone who encounters him to immediately call 911. Anyone with information about this suspect can contact detectives at 770-513-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 404-557-TIPS (8477) or www.crimestoppersatlanta.org.