Authorities in Gwinnett County are on the hunt for an armed individual who, on February 21, made off with a haul of vape pens valued at roughly $2,000 from a local Norcross tobacco and vape shop. The suspect, described as a Hispanic man approximately 5-feet-2-inches in height and of a skinny build, brandished a silver and black pistol during the heist, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. He carried a black Bestway bag and was clad in a black hoodie, black pants, green shoes, and blue sunglasses at the time of the robbery.
According to details released by the Gwinnett County Police Department, the thief entered the shop located at 6010 Singleton Road, initially inquiring about the store's best-selling product. The situation escalated quickly as he proceeded to quickly pull out his weapon and demand all the product within the store. This account of the events was further detailed by Atlanta News First.
The police have reached out to the public for assistance in locating the assailant. A clear description of the man has been disseminated: he is of a slim build, with facial hair, and was last seen in a distinctive ensemble that could help in identifying him. Details of his appearance during the robbery have been widely publicized in hopes that someone might recognize him.
Officers are urging anyone with information concerning the case or the whereabouts of the suspect to not hesitate to come forward. They can directly contact the GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300. For those wishing to maintain anonymity whilst still aiding in the apprehension of the suspect, they have the option to contact Crime Stoppers. By calling 404.577.TIPS (8477) or submitting tips online, informants can choose to completely remain in the shadows. Furthermore, Crime Stoppers tipsters might be deemed eligible for a cash reward should their information lead to an arrest or indictment in the case, the authorities have announced.
