The Gwinnett County Police Department has apprehended Samuel Norman, a 26-year-old Buford resident, in connection with an armed robbery at a local business. The incident, which took place on January 27 on the 2600 block of Buford Drive, prompted a response from officers after the victim reported that Norman demanded cash at gunpoint before fleeing the site, according to the Gwinnett County.
Despite an immediate search, initial efforts to locate Norman were unsuccessful. The case was nonetheless, handed over to detectives who sifted through video evidence and engaged specialized units to support their investigatihttps://www.gwinnettcounty.com/newsandevents/newsdetails?news=PolicePressReleases/ARMEDROBBERYSUSPECTINCUSTODYon and conduct interviews within the community. It was during a canvass that a detective spotted Norman leaving a residence on Tuesday, as reported by the Gwinnett County.
Upon identification, law enforcement moved in to detain him. According to details provided by Gwinnett County's official news release, Norman is now facing charges for Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. He is held at the Gwinnett County Jail pending further legal action.
The Gwinnett County Police Department encourages anyone with more information about this case to reach out. Tips can be provided directly to the GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300 or, for anonymity, by contacting Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or via Gwinnett County website. Crime Stoppers offers financial rewards for information aiding in an arrest, and conviction in this case.
