Gwinnett Police Seek Suspect in Armed Robberies

Gwinnett Police Department is investigating a series of armed robberies in the county, some within city limits.

Police began investigating on November 30 when the first incident happened, and say there have been 13 robberies by the same suspect in Gwinnett County, according to a press statement from police.

The robberies include: three in the city of Norcross, one in the city of Lawrenceville, and one in the city of Lilburn. Those cases are being investigated by police in those jurisdictions, but Gwinnett police detectives are working closely with those agencies.

"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," Cpl. Jake Smith said in a press statement. "The suspect frequently went into these locations under the pretense of having business there.

"He usually returned a short time later and conducted the robbery at gunpoint. The suspect has been seen fleeing the scene in a silver Dodge Charger on multiple occasions."

The suspect is described as: a man of light skin complexion, approximately 6 feet tall, 180 – 200 pounds, short black hair, and a thin mustache and goatee. He usually wears a baseball cap, and he uses a handgun during the robberies.

The vehicle is described as: a 2006-2010 silver Dodge Charger, with a sun roof and chrome wheels.

"We consider this suspect armed and dangerous," Jake said. "Anyone encountering this suspect is asked to immediately call 911."

Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the robberies is asked to call detectives at 770-513-5300.  Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers at 404-557-TIPS (8477), or go to www.crimestoppersatlanta.org.